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A white bowl with green mushy peas on a red napkin with dried split peas on the side

My version of Mushy Peas

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  • Author: EsmeSalon.com
  • Prep Time: 12 hours
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1½ cups 1x
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: VeganDiet

Description

Mushy Peas are a classic British side dish and traditional mushy peas are made with mature marrowfat peas, that have been left out in the field to dry.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 225g Regular green split peas (any authentic recipe calls for dried marrowfat peas, but its difficult to find so we use regular green split peas).
  • Boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 3 cups of water
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water. Place the dried green split peas in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them so they are covered by at least 3 inches of water. Give the peas a stir then let them soak overnight or for at least 12 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse the peas well from the salt and place them in a pot with about 3 cups of water.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the desired consistency is reached, and turning mushy.
  4. Once the peas have fully broken down add the salt.
  5. You can also smash the peas with a fork for a nice smooth texture.
  6. Another option would be to place them and run it through the food processor if you like a puree consistency.
  1. The time you must simmer the peas will depend on the type and the age of the peas.
  2. If the peas are too watery, continue to simmer with the lid off until it thickens up to your liking.
  3. Should they be too thick, add a little water. Taste again and add more salt if needed.
  4. Once the peas are done, they will start to thicken the longer they sit. If reheating them later or the next day, add a little more water as it will be one big lump of peas.
  5. You can store any unused mushy peas in the fridge or even freeze them, should you be so lucky to have any leftovers.

Notes

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