There is a secret ingredient in almost every kitchen.
It is no secret to cooks that peas take quite a long time to cook – from 1.5 to 2 hours.
Not everyone is ready to spend so much time cooking peas, so they choose a simpler option.
The soda trick
There is a secret trick that will help shorten the cooking process by almost 3 times.
Experienced cooks soak the peas in advance. But they do not do this in ordinary water, but prepare a solution using soda.
It is important not to add too much powder, otherwise you can spoil the taste of the peas.
How to apply
First, the cereal is thoroughly washed with plain water, and then filled with liquid with soda. The powder is added at the rate of 1 tbsp. (without a slide) per 1 liter of water.
There is no strict soaking time, but the process takes at least 4-5 hours. Some cooks leave the cereal overnight and prepare the dish in the morning. But before that, the peas are washed until the water is clear.
