Northumbrian Carlings Pea Herbs Cakes Recipes

VEGAN CHICKPEA CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• For the chickpea crab cakes: Place the reserved chickpea liquid into a large bowl, then add the cream of tartar and whip vigorously until foamy and thick.
• Whisk in the parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay and honey mustard, then add the bread pieces and toss to coat. Let sit until the bread is soft, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the chickpeas (alternatively, you can pinch or smush them). When the bread mixture is ready, add the chickpeas and toss and squeeze the mixture until it holds together. Form into eight 3/4-inch thick patties with nice rounded edges. Cover and chill them for at least 1 hour.
• For the tartar sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, honey mustard, Old Bay, pickle and pickle brine in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk a large pinch of salt into the flour and put on a plate. Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Dredge half of the cakes in the flour. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the cakes and cook until crunchy and deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as necessary to keep them from browning too quickly. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining cakes. Sprinkle each with salt, then bake until heated completely through, about 5 minutes.
• Serve the chickpea crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

SPRING PEA SALAD WITH JAMON AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, hazelnut oil, pepper, shallot and salt to taste in a small bowl. Adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until the water tastes slightly of salted broth. Prepare an ice bath.
• Blanch the English peas and snap peas separately, for about 10 seconds each. Shock in the ice water and drain on paper towels. Cut the snap peas into thirds.
• In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Tear the Jamon Serrano slices into bite-sized pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook until crispy on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Assemble the salad: Toss the English peas, snap peas, pea shoots and snow peas with the vinaigrette to taste. Plate the salad and top with the Manchego, toasted hazelnuts and crispy jamon.

MARY'S PEA PICKING CAKE

Steps:

• Mix all cake ingredients for 1 minute or until well blended on low speed. Then mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour cake mix into 3 - 8" round greased and floured cake pans.
• Bake for 25-30 min at 350 degrees.
• Mix all frosting ingredients together (mixture will be thick).
• Frost all layers of the cake when cooled and the sides.
• Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
• Store in a covered plastic container in the fridge.

NORTHUMBRIAN CARLINGS (PEA, HERBS CAKES)

Steps:

• Soak the peas overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Place in a large saucepan and cover with the stock (or water). Boil for 1½ - 2 hours, stirring regularly, add extra stock (or water) if needed, until the peas are tender. Allow to cool. Drain (reserving the liquid). Place into a bowl with breadcrumbs, onion, herbs, half of the butter (melted) and season to taste. Mix well to form a stiff mixture, adding a little of the reserved liquid (if required). Shape into cakes, lightly dust with seasoned flour. Melt remaining butter in a frying pan and fry until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately with gammon, ham or grilled bacon. Alternatively, they can be used as a part of a vegetarian meal.