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Perry of Pesoun (A Dish of Peas)
Perry of Pesoun (A Dish of Peas) is a traditional Medieval recipe for a classic dish of peans and onions boiled in lightly-sweetened water. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Medieval version of: A Dish of Peas (Perry of Pesoun).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
25 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Serves:
6
Rating: 
Tags : Bean RecipesBritish RecipesEnglish Recipes
Original Recipe
Perry of Pesoun
(from Forme of Cury)
Perry of pesoun. Take pesoun and seþ hem fast, and couere hem, til þei berst; þenne take hem vp and cole hem thurgh a cloth. Take oynouns and mynce hem, and seeþ hem in the same sewe, and oile þerwith; cast þerto sugar, salt and safroun, and seeþ hem wel þerafter, and serue hem forth.
Translation
A Dish of Peas. Take peas and boil them fast, and cover them, until they burst; then take them up and cool through a cloth. Take onions and mince them, and boil with the peas, and add oil; add sugar, salt and saffron, and boil well together, and serve.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
900g Peas (frozen or fresh)
2–3 Small onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp Olive oil
Salt
Sugar to taste
Pinch
saffron
Method:
Place the onions and peas in a pan with a little water. Bring to the boil then add salt and sugar to taste. Reduce the heat slightly and cook until tender.
Check and adjust the seasoning then drain and serve. Dress with a little extra olive oil if desired.
Find more Medieval recipes as well as more recipes from the Forme of Cury here.
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