Mushy Peas From Canned Peas Recipes

MUSHY PEAS I

Steps:

• Bring a shallow pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add frozen peas, and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain peas, and transfer to a blender or large food processor. Add cream, butter, salt and pepper to peas, and process until blended, but still thick with small pieces of peas. Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve immediately.

MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a shallow pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Add frozen peas, and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain peas, and transfer to a blender or large food processor. Add cream, butter, salt and pepper to peas, and process until blended, but still thick with small pieces of peas.
• Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve immediately.

MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Place the peas in a large bowl or pan, add the baking soda and cover with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well to dissolve the baking soda and allow the peas to soak 12-hours or overnight.
• Drain the peas and rinse under cold water. Repeat for a second rinse.
• Place the rinsed peas in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium-high heat bring the peas to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until soft, tender and mushy. (See Note #2)
• Stir the peas or mash to desired texture, then stir in the butter and mint if using.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

MUSHY PEAS II

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add green onion, mint, and peas. Cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Mash peas with a potato masher. Stir in butter, and season with salt and pepper.

IRISH "MATTER OF FACT PEAS" (MUSHY PEAS)

Steps:

• Put the peas in a bowl, add baking soda, pour on the boiling water and soak overnight.
• Next day drain and barely cover the peas with water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender and soft apprx 15-20 minutes, drain.
• Add salt pepper pinch of sugar and the butter, stir and serve.

EASY TRADITIONAL BRITISH MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the peas in a large bowl or stockpot; they need plenty of room to expand. Add the baking soda and cover with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the baking soda dissolves.
• Let the peas soak for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the peas well in a colander, then transfer them to a large pot.
• Cover the peas with cold water (about 2 cups) and bring them to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer the peas uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until they soften and turn mushy.
• Season the peas with salt and pepper to taste. Add the optional sugar if you prefer them slightly sweeter, heavy cream or milk to give them a fluffier texture, or butter for flavor. You can also smash them with a fork for a smoother texture, or run them through the food processor if you prefer a puree.
• Serve the mushy peas hot with fish and chips or a tasty meat pie. Enjoy.