Grey Peas with Speck

Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi

Ingredienti6

• dried grey peas400 g
• cold water2 L
• smoked speck or pork belly250 g
• yellow onion1
• salt1 tsp
• sour cream150 g

Preparazione

1. Rinse the grey peas, cover them with plenty of cold water, and soak overnight.
2. Drain the peas, put them in a pot with fresh water, and simmer until soft but still holding their shape, about 1 to 1.5 hours. Salt near the end.
3. Dice the speck and slice the onion.
4. Fry the speck in a dry pan until the fat renders and the pieces turn golden, then add the onion and cook until soft.
5. Drain the peas, toss them with the speck, onion, and rendered fat, and season with salt.
6. Serve hot, with sour cream on the side.