On 2018-11-11 7:43 p.m., Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sun 11 Nov 2018 10:47:50a, Janet told us...
>
>> In article >, says...
>>>
>>> Would you official UKers kindly post your recipe for "mushy
>>> peas?" I like them but not sure I have been making them the
>>> "official" way.
>>
>> You can't turn tender wimpy little fresh or frozen peas into
>> mushy
>> peas. Mushy peas are the lumberjacks of the pea world, hardmen who
>> have to be tamed.
>>
>>
>> They start with a special kind of pea called marrowfat pea which
>> is
>> picked at a later stage of growth, so larger more solid and
>> tougher, then it's dried.
>>
>> https://www.thespruceeats.com/tradit...s-recipe-43595
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>> quote
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>> "Love them or hate them there is no denying that t traditional
>> mushy peas are an intrinsic part of British food favorite, fish
>> and chips or with hot pies. There are many impostors out there
>> using frozen and even fresh peas; none comes even close to the
>> real thing.
>>
>> And just what is that real thing?
>>
>> Real traditional mushy peas are made using dried marrowfat peas
>> that require and overnight soaking, and a long slow cooking. The
>> result. Exactly as the name implies, mushed-up peas. Bicarbonate
>> of soda is added to the peas while cooking and it this which
>> causes the peas to explode and create the required mush. For some,
>> it is this texture which is disliked, but fans will tell you, the
>> soft, melting texture of the peas is lovely when eaten with
>> freshly cooked hot chips, or a pie fresh from the oven. And if you
>> are eating your mushy peas with a pie, then try a drizzle of mint
>> sauce on top, delicious."
>>
>> The method follows on the website. I'll post it if you can't
>> open the
>> link.
>>
>> You can't make mushy peas from scratch in a hurry but luckily
>> for us,
>> we can buy tins of mushy peas cooked and ready to heat and serve,
>> and that's what I do.
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>>
>>
>
> I've eaten mushy peas many times while in the UK, but looking at the
> video and the drieed peas, what gives the final dish such a bright
> vivid color?
>
They add green dye to the soaking solution.