Minted Rice With Peas Recipes

RICE AND MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in heavy-bottom saucepan, and bring to boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, cooking for a total of 17 minutes, until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
• Wash, dry and chop mint.
• One to two minutes before rice is cooked, stir in peas and continue cooking. A few seconds before rice is done, stir in mint and season with salt and pepper.

PEA AND MINT RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a bare simmer in a medium saucepan.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the Arborio, stirring to coat. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated.
• Add just enough of the simmering stock to cover the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is almost dry; adjust the heat to keep the liquid at a low bubble. Repeat with more stock to cover. Continue to cook in this manner until the rice is creamy and al dente, 20 to 25 minutes total; you may not use all of the broth.
• Add the peas and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the lemon juice and nutmeg. Add a splash more stock or water if necessary to loosen the risotto. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the mint.
• Transfer the risotto to a serving bowl, top with mint leaves and serve with additional Parmesan.

RISI E BISI (VENETIAN-STYLE RICE AND PEAS) RECIPE

Steps:

• Shell the peas and discard the shells. Rinse and drain the peas well and set them aside.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat and saute the onion until softened and transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the pancetta and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.
• Add the shelled peas and 1/2 cup of the broth. Continue cooking until the peas are just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it's well coated, then splash in the wine.
• Cook, stirring, until the wine has been absorbed, then add a ladle of the broth. Cook until most of the broth has been absorbed. Repeat until rice is firm but tender, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add any remaining broth, as necessary, to bring the consistency to that of a thick soup.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley, grated cheese, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until melted.
• Serve hot with additional grated cheese, for sprinkling on top.

MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 thinly sliced scallions (below); cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add 3 packages (10 ounces each) thawed frozen peas, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until peas are tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons butter; swirl pan until butter is creamy, 1 minute more.

SMASHED MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat and sizzle the shallot for 5 mins until soft. Add the stock and peas, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10 mins until the peas are soft.
• Roughly mash the pea mixture with a potato masher, or, if you prefer a smoother texture, purée with a hand blender. (It's best to leave some of the peas whole or roughly crushed for texture.) Season to taste and stir through the mint leaves just before serving.

JASMINE RICE PILAF WITH PEAS, MINT, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Combine the rice and 6 cups of cold water in a pot. Sprinkle in the salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook the rice for 20 minutes, without peaking under the lid, the steam is most precious in cooking rice. When the rice has absorbed the water it will form "craters" or holes in the top.
• Let the rice sit off the heat, undisturbed with the lid on, for at least 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam, with the bottom layer as fluffy as the top.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the blanched peas, green onions, lemon juice and zest, mint, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently, taking care not to smash the grains of rice. Garnish with pea tendrils before serving, if using.