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How To Make Traditional Peas and Carrot White Sauce 🍳 Stuvede ærter og gulerødder

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Stuvede ærter og gulerødder

Cultural Context

Stuvede ærter og gulerødder is a traditional Danish dish that highlights the simplicity and freshness of seasonal vegetables. Often served as a side dish, it embodies the Danish love for hearty and wholesome meals, particularly during the colder months. This dish is commonly enjoyed alongside meat dishes and has seen variations with different herbs and spices, adapting to modern tastes while remaining a staple in Danish cuisine.

DanishDKside
40 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup carrots
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
salt
parsley

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Boil 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of sliced carrots in just enough water to cover them, adding a pinch of salt.

2

Cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes.

3

Pour off the water from the peas and carrots, reserving it for the sauce.

4

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot.

5

Add 4 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and stir to combine.

6

Gradually add half of the reserved water from the peas and carrots, stirring continuously.

7

Add 1 cup of milk while stirring until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

8

Add the boiled peas and carrots to the sauce and stir to combine.

9

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

10

Add chopped parsley and stir in before serving.

11

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary, optionally adding more butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potserving dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Stewed Peas and Carrots

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