Fresh Peas a la Francaise

• 2 cups shelled peas (If fresh peas are not available, frozen peas may be used.)
• 4 small white onions, peeled and sliced
• 8 Boston lettuce leaves, shredded
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Pinch of sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon flour or cornstarch

1. Combine peas, onions, lettuce, salt, pepper, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a bowl.
2. Mix well and add the water.
3. Place in a saucepan.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer until tender.
6. Meanwhile, cream together the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the flour.
7. Add to the saucepan, stirring with a wooden spatula.
8. Blend well.
9. When liquid has thickened and returned to a boil, remove from heat and serve immediately.

peas, white onions, salt, sugar, butter, water, flour

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3942 (may not work)