Mushy peas, a traditional British dish, are a delightful and versatile side dish that can elevate any meal. Made from dried marrowfat peas that are slowly simmered until tender and creamy, mushy peas have a uniquely smooth texture and a vibrant green color. This hearty and flavorful dish is often served alongside fish and chips, but it also pairs well with sausages, bacon, and grilled meats. Whether you prefer a simple and classic recipe or one with a twist, there are several variations of mushy peas to explore. In this article, we present a collection of mushy pea recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From the traditional method using dried marrowfat peas to quick and easy variations made with frozen or canned peas, these recipes offer a range of options for home cooks. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable world of mushy peas!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MINTY MUSHY PEAS
This is a fantastic recipe that is so quick and so simple and uses our reliable friends the frozen peas, which work really well here. Great with fish, meat or even as a vegetarian dish with a big dollop of butter on top.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for a few minutes to steam. Mash with a potato masher. You can do this with a food processor as well, just pulse it until smooth. Whether mashing or pulsing, when it's done add the butter and season very carefully, to taste.
MUSHY PEAS I
Mushy Peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. Note: You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use low fat milk if you're calorie-conscious.
Provided by Stella
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 396.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
TRADITIONAL BRITISH MUSHY PEAS
Mushy peas are the traditional accompaniment to authentic British fish and chips. In the UK they would be traditionally made using marrowfat peas, but this version uses much more readily available dried split green peas.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 8h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the split green peas in a large pot with the baking soda and enough water to cover the peas four times over. Cover and allow to rehydrate in the fridge overnight.
- Drain the peas in a colander and rinse with cold water to remove any lingering baking soda.
- Return the peas to the pan and cover with cold water by 1/2-inch. Add some salt, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. During the simmering, discard any pea foam that forms on top using a slotted spoon. The peas are done cooking once they just lose their bite, 30 to 40 minutes. Overcooking results in soup, which isn't what we're going for.
- Remove from the heat, add the butter and stir to fully incorporate. Taste and add more salt if required.
- Serve immediately with fish and chips, or cool and store for up to 3 days.
MUSHY PEAS
So here is the story behind me and mushy peas. I love peas, but I don't like mushy peas (like the kind that come out of a can mushy, not like this recipe mushy), so when I read about mushy peas and fish and chips, my curiosity was piqued -- the description sounded good. So of course I went in search of a recipe. I have no looked back! This is so good! I eat it when we have real fish and chips and when we have grilled fish and sweet potato chips! It is also a great side for pork chops or potroast in place of the mashed potatoes! I found this on allrecipes.com sometime back in 2008. Very good!
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
IRISH "MATTER OF FACT PEAS" (MUSHY PEAS)
You can also buy these peas canned but they are quite expensive and are so easy to make. These peas are also common in England as Pub Fare. I love them served with good Bangers (sausages) and a green saladWhat we call Baking soda in Canada is known elsewhere as bicarbonate of soda.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
CRISPY OVEN FISH FRY WITH MUSHY PEAS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange a baking rack over the top of a baking sheet.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat in small pot. Put the bread crumbs in a shallow dish and douse with the melted butter and toss to combine. Season with seafood seasoning, granulated onion powder, granulated garlic, citrus zest, thyme and chives.
- Clean and pat the fish dry, then season with salt, to taste. Coat the fish in egg whites, then gently press them into the bread crumbs to coat evenly, then arrange them on the baking rack. Bake on center rack of the oven until the fish is white and flaky and the crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the parsley and mint to a food processor and pulse to finely chop, then scrape into a bowl and set aside. Return the base to the processor; do not rinse the base. Add the peas and pulse until very finely chopped.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, and the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 5 minutes, then add the stock and peas and bring to a bubble over medium-high heat. Cook the fresh peas for about 10 minutes, and about 6 to 7 minutes, if using frozen defrosted peas. When most of the liquid has evaporated, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the herbs. Remove from the heat.
- Spoon pools of not-so-mushy peas onto each dinner plate and top with crispy fish batons. Douse the fish with lots of malt vinegar and enjoy!
MUSHY PEAS
Make and share this Mushy Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katew
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in pot and fry onion for 5 minutes.
- Add sage, celery and peas.
- Combine and cover, cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir regularly.
- Uncover, add cream and heat through.
- Then gently mash to a course mash.
- Season.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 207.4, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 9.8
MUSHY PEAS II
Easy recipe for Mushy Peas (the kind served with fish & chips in pubs!) I like a little of the mint in mine ... some pubs use it, some don't. Enjoy!
Provided by Foxy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 397.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh or frozen peas: Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option when fresh peas are not available. Avoid canned peas, as they tend to be mushy.
- Soak dried peas overnight: If using dried peas, soak them in water overnight before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook more quickly.
- Use a large pot: Peas expand as they cook, so be sure to use a large pot to give them plenty of room.
- Bring the peas to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer: This will help to prevent the peas from becoming mushy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste: Season the peas with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion, or herbs.
- Serve immediately: Mushy peas are best served immediately after they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Mushy peas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they can be made with a variety of different ingredients. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make delicious mushy peas at home.
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