Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 4oz)
  • 1 small red onion (about 4oz)
  • 5 celery stalks
  • 1 cup of green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 5 ounces ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • zest of half lime
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tarragon, finely minced
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method

  • Prep the vegetables: Halve the onions and cut them into thin ribs. Halve the fennel lengthwise without removing the core and slice the fennel thinly crosswise, stalks included. Cut the celery stalks into 1/4 inch thin ribs.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the ham and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the fennel and celery and cook uncovered for 2 minutes, then cover the pan and cook for another 2 minutes. Uncover, add the peas and cook for another 2 minutes. (If you are using fresh peas instead of frozen, throw the peas together with the fennel and celery.)
  • Add the tarragon, lime zest, lime juice and heavy cream, season with salt, simmer for another two minutes or so, sprinkle with pepper and serve.