Marrowfat peas
Oct 6th 2013, 1:50 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
For the dried marrowfat peas (available at bulk barn) for a non mushy recipe: simply soak the dried peas in a bowl of boiling water over night 8-12 hours, after which you'll find they have hydrated to nice plump peas. Into a pot of boiling water turn the heat down to simmer, add a teaspoon of sugar to keep them green, add mint as an option, cook till done .... test along the way
As to the of how to turn marrowfat peas into mushy ... recipe in the link below.
http://britishfood.about.com/od/tzre...eas-Recipe.htm
When in the cooking process, add a teaspoon of sugar & 1'2 tea spoon of mint. They turn out greener than green.
As to the of how to turn marrowfat peas into mushy ... recipe in the link below.
http://britishfood.about.com/od/tzre...eas-Recipe.htm
When in the cooking process, add a teaspoon of sugar & 1'2 tea spoon of mint. They turn out greener than green.
Oct 6th 2013, 5:48 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
For the dried marrowfat peas (available at bulk barn) for a non mushy recipe: simply soak the dried peas in a bowl of boiling water over night 8-12 hours, after which you'll find they have hydrated to nice plump peas. Into a pot of boiling water turn the heat down to simmer, add a teaspoon of sugar to keep them green, add mint as an option, cook till done .... test along the way
As to the of how to turn marrowfat peas into mushy ... recipe in the link below.
http://britishfood.about.com/od/tzre...eas-Recipe.htm
When in the cooking process, add a teaspoon of sugar & 1'2 tea spoon of mint. They turn out greener than green.
As to the of how to turn marrowfat peas into mushy ... recipe in the link below.
http://britishfood.about.com/od/tzre...eas-Recipe.htm
When in the cooking process, add a teaspoon of sugar & 1'2 tea spoon of mint. They turn out greener than green.
Oct 6th 2013, 8:22 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
If you want mushy soak in water & bicarbonate
if you want straight peas (not mushy) soak overnight to hydrate them - do not add bicarbonate
Oct 6th 2013, 8:41 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
oo for fanced up mushy peas add butter and a tad of vinegar
Last edited by bats; Oct 6th 2013 at 8:51 am.
Oct 6th 2013, 8:58 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
As for mushy - never tried that fancy butter & vinegar method - tah!
The added sugar when cooking to mushy is what makes them turn greener than green, just like the ones in the chippy or in the cans over-ome.
Oct 6th 2013, 11:42 am
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Oct 6th 2013, 12:45 pm
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Re: Marrowfat peas
for the shriveled up dried morrowfats into nice fat ones (non mushy) soak em overnight in boiling water only, it shortens the cooking time.
As for mushy - never tried that fancy butter & vinegar method - tah!
The added sugar when cooking to mushy is what makes them turn greener than green, just like the ones in the chippy or in the cans over-ome.
As for mushy - never tried that fancy butter & vinegar method - tah!
The added sugar when cooking to mushy is what makes them turn greener than green, just like the ones in the chippy or in the cans over-ome.
Oct 6th 2013, 1:16 pm
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Oct 6th 2013, 2:16 pm
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Re: Marrowfat peas
Just had a can of Bachelor's peas with a lovely little pork loin roast and roasted potatoes and gravy.
Oct 6th 2013, 2:25 pm
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Re: Marrowfat peas
(Rollercoasters may or may not have been involved)
Oct 6th 2013, 9:47 pm
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Re: Marrowfat peas
I'm up for it...I'm having Danish Blue on crumpets for breakfast...
I have been really bored and grumpy over last few days...it's the arrival of winter I think, it has a sobering effect on all of us.
'We' need somebody to emigrate with a bad attitude and an interesting pet!
I have been really bored and grumpy over last few days...it's the arrival of winter I think, it has a sobering effect on all of us.
'We' need somebody to emigrate with a bad attitude and an interesting pet!
Oct 7th 2013, 4:56 am
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Re: Marrowfat peas
I went to the local bulk shop to get the peas today. Astonishingly there has been a rush on them. Swarms of British people buying up their supplies.
Oct 7th 2013, 2:45 pm
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Re: Marrowfat peas
Interesting. I might try that...except for a lack of crumpets.
Perhaps on an English Muffin instead?
Is the cheese grilled or does it just sit on top and soften a bit?
I often have Brie on crispbreads with coffee for brekky.
Perhaps on an English Muffin instead?
Is the cheese grilled or does it just sit on top and soften a bit?
I often have Brie on crispbreads with coffee for brekky.
