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Post by enigma72 on Apr 3, 2021 18:22:35 GMT
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Post by Stammerhead on Apr 3, 2021 20:36:10 GMT
I have only had them a few times so I decided to let Wikipedia do the work... Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), then rinsed in fresh water, after which the peas are gathered in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil, then simmered until the peas are softened and mushy. The mush is seasoned with salt and pepper. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushy_peas |
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Post by enigma72 on Apr 3, 2021 20:45:39 GMT
I have only had them a few times so I decided to let Wikipedia do the work... Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), then rinsed in fresh water, after which the peas are gathered in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil, then simmered until the peas are softened and mushy. The mush is seasoned with salt and pepper. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushy_peasThanks stamm! Guess it isn't a staple of the diet |
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Post by staggerstag on Apr 3, 2021 20:50:08 GMT
I'm afraid I just don't like the texture of them, which I suppose is why they're called what they are. They are quite a popular side order in Fish 'n' Chip restaurants, along with things like Baked Beans. Baked Beans are great with Fish 'n' Chips, nice whole beans drowning in a tomato-ey sauce . But Mushy Peas always have reminded me of baby food. They didn't even taste like regular peas the one time I tried it. Each to their own, though!  Mushy Peas  Baked Beans enigma72  |
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Post by enigma72 on Apr 3, 2021 20:53:22 GMT
I'm afraid I just don't like the texture of them, which I suppose is why they're called what they are. They are quite a popular side order in Fish 'n' Chip restaurants, along with things like Baked Beans. Baked Beans are great with Fish 'n' Chips, nice whole beans drowning in a tomato-ey sauce . But Mushy Peas always have reminded me of baby food. They didn't even taste like regular peas the one time I tried it. Each to their own, though! Mushy Peas Baked Beans enigma72 Thank you. It looks like pea soup without mashing them. I never heard of them before but it sounds like they are not common |
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Post by divtal on Apr 3, 2021 21:29:30 GMT
I've had mushy peas with fish 'n chips, but only in the US, never in the UK. Come to think of it, I've never had fish 'n chips in the UK ... I don't know why. Next trip!
From what I've had here, you're exactly right when you say "It looks like pea soup without mashing them." They were exactly like a drier version of split-pea soup. I love split-pea soup, so I very much liked what I had. But, I can't swear to the authenticity.
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Post by petrolino on Apr 3, 2021 21:43:19 GMT
They're eaten with pie and chips in the north of England. Some people like gravy too.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Apr 4, 2021 2:02:31 GMT
sounds illegal.
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Post by petrolino on Apr 4, 2021 2:05:24 GMT
There's nowt tastier. I have several cans in the cupboard as I write. Also, tinned marrowfat peas and garden peas. In the freezer, I have a bumper bag of garden peas and a bag of petits pois. I can't seem to find the bags of frozen mint peas nowadays.
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Post by Hairynosedwombat on Apr 6, 2021 20:51:00 GMT
I have been trying to recreate a delicacy from Adelaide South Australia - actually a late night drunken food from street vendors, a pie floater. A tin plate, a beef pie covered in mushy peas and tomato sauce (ketchup). I saw your Batchelors cans in the British section of the local supermarket. A bit bland and too salty for my taste. Now I use dried peas, the sort that goes in soup. They need overnight soaking, otherwise they stick to the pan as they get mushy. The usual, onion, peppers, maybe chili, celery, salt, stock makes it interesting. Locally here, bakeries sell pie and peas. They remove the lid of a beef pie, put mushy peas and maybe mashed potato on top and replace the pastry lid. Cover with tomato sauce.
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Post by enigma72 on Apr 6, 2021 23:18:43 GMT
I have been trying to recreate a delicacy from Adelaide South Australia - actually a late night drunken food from street vendors, a pie floater. A tin plate, a beef pie covered in mushy peas and tomato sauce (ketchup). I saw your Batchelors cans in the British section of the local supermarket. A bit bland and too salty for my taste. Now I use dried peas, the sort that goes in soup. They need overnight soaking, otherwise they stick to the pan as they get mushy. The usual, onion, peppers, maybe chili, celery, salt, stock makes it interesting. Locally here, bakeries sell pie and peas. They remove the lid of a beef pie, put mushy peas and maybe mashed potato on top and replace the pastry lid. Cover with tomato sauce. I'd eat that wombat! I used to make pea soup from scratch. Delicious! |
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Post by enigma72 on Apr 7, 2021 16:59:00 GMT
There's nowt tastier. I have several cans in the cupboard as I write. Also, tinned marrowfat peas and garden peas. In the freezer, I have a bumper bag of garden peas and a bag of petits pois. I can't seem to find the bags of frozen mint peas nowadays. It is a good thing I cannot get in your freezer, petro!! I'd eat all your garden peas. I can never get enough of those. They are so sweet! I love them. You do like peas don't you? lol
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