Vibrant Pea Garnish

Ingredients

• 1 bowl frozen peas
• 1 pot water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small cubes
• small pinch salt
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Drop the frozen peas in for 30 to 40 seconds.
3. Stir the peas right before straining them.
4. Strain the peas and drop them into a bowl of ice water for 10 to 15 seconds.
5. Strain the peas out of the ice water.
6. Add the peas to a pan over medium heat without oil.
7. Once some moisture evaporates, add about a tablespoon of oil and mix well.
8. Add the tablespoon of butter and let it melt.
9. Add a small pinch of salt and black pepper, and mix well.
10. Taste and adjust the seasoning for salt and pepper, then shut the heat.
11. Transfer the peas to a food processor or blender.
12. Add about a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil, a tablespoon of mayonnaise, a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and two tablespoons of water.
13. Blend until you reach the desired consistency.
14. Run the puree through a sieve or strainer for a finer texture.
15. Use a squeeze bottle or spoon to plate the puree creatively.