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Ultimate Comfort Food: Poached Eggs with Peas & Chouriço | Rosa’s Portuguese Kitchen

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Ervilhas Escalfadas

Cultural Context

Ervilhas Escalfadas, or poached peas, is a traditional Portuguese dish that showcases the simplicity of fresh ingredients. Often served as a side, it reflects the country's agricultural heritage and love for seasonal produce. This dish is a staple in many Portuguese homes, especially during spring when peas are in season. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across the globe, highlighting the versatility of peas in cooking.

PortuguesePTside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g of peas
4 eggs
1 Portuguese chorizo sliced
1 chopped onion
1 liter of white wine
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 dollop of tomato paste
olive oil
1 bay leaf
chopped parsley
salt
pepper

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

fresh peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas maintain flavor and nutrition.

1

In a large pot, heat olive oil.

2

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Sauté over low heat until the onion is soft.

3

Add the white wine.

4

Add the sliced chorizo and the tomato paste. Cook for three more minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Add the peas and hot water, just enough to cover them.

6

Season with salt and pepper.

7

Cook over low heat until the peas are tender.

8

Make four small wells in the stew and crack an egg into each one.

9

Cover and cook until the eggs are poached.

Cooking Techniques

poachingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Peas Poached

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