Pelēkie zirņi – grey peas with bacon

Ingredients

• 350 g dried grey peas, or whole yellow peas
• 250 g diced bacon
• 2 chopped onions
• 1 tbsp oil
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 1Soak peas overnight. Drain and boil in plenty of fresh water for 60–90 minutes until completely tender; timing depends on pea type.
2. 2Fry bacon in oil until golden. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft.
3. 3Drain peas, toss with bacon and onion and heat through. Season with pepper and a little salt.