Mushy Peas

Name: Mushy Peas
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 250g Dried Marrowfat Peas; 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda, for soaking; 1 l Water, cold, for soaking; 500ml Water, for cooking; 1/2 tsp Salt, fine, to taste; 20g Unsalted Butter, optional, for richness

Creamy, vibrant mushy peas are a British classic — simple, comforting and perfect alongside fish and chips or as a buttery side. Long-soaked marrowfat peas break down into a luxuriously green, fluffy purée, finished with a knob of butter and a pinch of salt for richness. This straightforward, slow-cooked recipe yields deeply flavored peas with a velvety texture.

Creamy, vibrant mushy peas are a British classic — simple, comforting and perfect alongside fish and chips or as a buttery side. L... Show more

Traditional British Recipe

Health Grade

S+ · Outstanding

Time

55 min

Price

0,46 €

Calories

107 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

healthy

easy

Method

Soak the peas

Pick through the Dried Marrowfat Peas to remove any grit, then put them in a large bowl. Stir in the Bicarbonate of Soda (for soaking), pour over the Water (cold, for soaking), and make sure the peas are completely submerged. Leave them to soak for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse

Tip the soaked peas into a sieve or colander, then rinse them well under cold running water. Let them drain thoroughly so the excess soaking liquid does not carry into the pan.

Simmer until soft

Put the drained peas in a saucepan and add the remaining water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to a gentle simmer and partially cover the pan. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very soft and the liquid looks thick and starchy.

Mash the peas

Take the pan off the heat and mash the peas with the back of a spoon or a fork until they are as smooth or as rustic as you like. Keep working them until they look thick, creamy, and nicely mushy.

Season and serve

Stir in the Salt (fine, to taste), then add the Unsalted Butter (optional, for richness) if you want a richer, glossier finish. Spoon the mushy peas into warm bowls and serve them straight away while they are hot.