Petits pois à la Française

• 30 g/1 oz butter
• 12 baby onions, peeled
• 1

Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Melt the butter in another small saucepan over a medium heat. When it is foaming, throw in the onions and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, without browning. Season with salt and pepper, then add enough water to cover and cook for 15 minutes until the onions are soft and the liquid has reduced by half. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, for