Fresh peas with pancetta, garlic and mastiha aroma

Ingredients for 4 servings
- ½ kilo fresh tender peas
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 slices Italian pancetta (bacon), coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
- ¼ cup mastic liqueur or dry white wine
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp mastic flavored olive oil
Cooking instructions
- We remove the fibers from the peas and, as much as possible, keep them whole.
- Heat the oil in a wide pot and sauté the pancetta over medium heat until it becomes golden brown. Add the garlic and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes until it softens. Add the peas, cover the pot, and continue cooking for about 2 more minutes until they slightly wilt.
- Remove the lid, stir, and once the peas have softened, add the liqueur or wine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking for about 7 more minutes until they soften.
- Remove the pot from the heat, transfer the peas to a serving platter, drizzle with the flavored olive oil, and serve.