*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                    ARAKAS LATHEROS     (PEAS LATHEROS)
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables                       Greek
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         SPALDING
    5      lb            Fresh peas
    4                    Scallions
    1 1/4  c             Oil OR
    1      c             Butter
    1 1/2  lb            Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
    1      tbsp          Tomato paste diluted with:
    2      c             Water
    3      tbsp          Dill -- chopped
                         Salt & pepper to taste
                         Water as needed
 
 Shell, wash and drain peas.  Chop white part of the callions into small 
 pcs., and the green part into lge.
 pcs. Heat oil in large pot. Add the scallions and cook until soft but not 
 browned. Add the peas and brown very lightly.  Add the tomatoes (or the 
 diluted paste), dill, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to half cover the 
 peas. Cover the pot. Cook over medium heat until only the oil remains and 
 the liquid has been absorbed (abt. 45 min.).
 
  NOTE:   You can make this without the tomatoes, if you wish. In that 
 case, add just enough water to cover the peas.
 
 
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