Spanish food recipes - Guisantes a la Valenciana (Valencian Peas)

You will need1 kg fresh peas, shelled
oil
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic
100ml white wine
1 tablespoon anise brandy
bay leay, thyme and parsley
saffron
1/4 teaspoon cumin

In a saucepan add some oil and add the onion, 1 whole clove garlic and the peas. Fry briefly then add the wine, anise and the herbs. Cover and simmer until the peas are almost tender. In a mortar crush the remaining garlic with the cumin and saffron. Add this to the peas and continue simmering until the peas are tender. Serve

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