How to soak peas correctly so that they cook instantly: not all housewives know - a useful trick

10.04.2024 12:50

Pea dishes can safely be called a real find for any housewife.

They turn out tasty, nutritious and inexpensive.

However, it is important to understand that peas are not always boiled. Sometimes it can take quite a long time. This happens because housewives forget about soaking or do the procedure incorrectly, says Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking for the BelNovosti online publication.

How to Soak Peas Properly

First of all, it is worth remembering the current recommendations. Usually we hear that to speed up the cooking process, it is worth using hot water.

It is believed that this allows the peas to cook faster.

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But this is a misconception.

It is best to put the legume into regular cold water. If you wait overnight, you can cook a delicious porridge or rich soup in the morning.

If you don't have that much time, you can try another trick. To do this, add a pinch of soda to a bowl of cold water.

Thanks to this, you can start the cooking process in just 60 minutes.

Previously, we talked about how to improve the quality of belyashi using vodka and ice.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti