Black Eyed Pea Dip

Servings: 4

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Instructions

1 Soak peas overnight. Drain. Place in medium saucepan with bacon, onion and dried
pepper. Add enough water to cover.
2 Bring to the boil, then simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, adding water
if needed.
3 Drain the peas, reserving about 120 ml (4 fl oz) liquid and the bacon. Discard
the onion and dried pepper.
4 Puree the peas in a blender or food processor, adding the cooking liquid a
tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is still a little dry but almost smooth,
probably 4-6 tbsp.
5 Add the soured cream. Cut the meat from the bacon, discard the fatty parts, and
finely chop the meat.
6 Add it to the puree with the salt and black pepper.
7 Just before serving, add the onion, green or red pepper and Tabasco sauce to
taste.