Pea Porridge With Fresh Cheese And Ham Recipe

Ingredients

2 slice serrano ham

3 1/2 c. fresh or frozen peas

1/4 c. plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

1 tsp. chopped tarragon

1 tsp. sherry vinegar

1/2 c. heavy cream

salt

Freshly ground black pepper

cayenne pepper

1/4 c. fresh ricotta

pea shoots

Preparation

Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the ham on a rack set over a baking sheet and bake until crisp. Let cool, then break into shards.Step 2In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook 3 cups of the peas until tender, 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor. Add the yogurt, tarragon, and vinegar and process to a chunky puree. Add the cream and pulse to blend; transfer to a saucepan and reheat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Spoon the porridge into bowls. Top with the ricotta, ham, pea shoots, and remaining peas; serve. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.