Pea soup or porridge is a favorite dish of gourmets due to its exclusive taste and popularity.
However, not everyone likes the time it takes to cook peas. Soaking peas is one way to reduce this time.
Before soaking, the peas need to be washed and sorted. It is necessary to fill the product with cold water and leave for 5-6 hours or overnight, so that it becomes soft and boils well in 30-40 minutes.
If you don’t have enough time to soak the peas, you can pour boiling water over them and in 1.5-2 hours they will be ready for use.
Split peas take less time to soak – about 25-30 minutes.
In a situation where there is not enough time to soak peas for a long time, you can use soda.
Just add 1 teaspoon of soda to the water and let the product swell. The peas will become softer much faster. You won't have to wait too long for the peas to boil.
Use proven tips to cook peas much more deliciously and quickly.