Hrachová kaša (Slovak split pea purée)

Instructions

1. Rinse the split peas under cold water and drain them.
2. Put them in a saucepan with the water and the bay leaf, then bring to a boil.
3. Let simmer gently for about 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the peas mash easily.
4. Meanwhile, thinly slice the onions and fry them in the butter until golden brown.
5. Remove the bay leaf and roughly mash the peas with a fork or a potato masher.
6. Stir in the golden onions and their butter, mix well, then season with salt, pepper and marjoram.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving piping hot.