Sea Island Red Peas with Celery Leaf Salad
Sea Island Red Peas with Celery Leaf Salad is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place peas in a medium pot; cover with 6 cups water; let soak for 3 hours or overnight.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace peas in a medium pot; cover with 6 cups water; let soak for 3 hours or overnight.
Bring water with peas to a boil (do not drain); boil for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium; gently simmer, adding water by 1/2-cupfuls as needed to keep peas covered, until peas are tender but still hold their shape, 20-25 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
Season to taste with more salt, if desired.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Rewarm before continuing, adding more water by 1/4-cupfuls if too thick.
Place garlic on a cutting board.
Sprinkle with salt and chop, occasionally smearing with the back of a knife, until a coarse paste forms.
Tie thyme and bay leaf with kitchen twine to form a bundle for bouquet garni.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium pot over medium heat; add garlic paste, bouquet garni, celery, onion, and bell pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add peas with their cooking liquid; bring to a simmer.
Cook until flavors meld and sauce is thickened, 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in butter.
Toast coriander seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant and slightly darker in color, 2-3 minutes.
Coarsely grind in a spice mill, or place in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
Combine celery leaves, parsley, chives, lemon zest, and crushed coriander seeds in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
Season to taste with salt and cracked pepper.
Divide peas among plates or transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with salad.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.