Many people avoid cooking peas because of the long soaking required.
Is it possible to cook peas without soaking? There are several tricks that can be used.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova , a cook and fourth-class baker, told how to act correctly in this case.
Rapid boiling
One method of cooking peas without pre-soaking is rapid boiling. After rinsing the peas, they are placed in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil.
It is then boiled over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, after which the water is drained.
This process is repeated one more time, and then the peas are poured with a new portion of water and cooked over low heat until done, about 45-60 minutes.
Using soda
Adding baking soda to the water when cooking peas helps speed up the cooking process.
After washing the peas, they are filled with water, and then a small amount of soda is added to the water.
After bringing to a boil, the peas are cooked over medium heat, stirring occasionally. This method allows you to reduce the cooking time to 30-40 minutes.
Pressure cooker and multicooker
A pressure cooker or multicooker can also help you cook peas without pre-soaking.
After washing the peas, they are placed in a pressure cooker or multicooker, filled with water and cooked according to the instructions for the device.
Cooking tricks
There are also a few tricks that are worth following
1. It is not recommended to add salt at the beginning of cooking to avoid slowing down the process.
2. It is important to monitor the water level during the cooking process so that the peas are always covered with water.
3. It is recommended to stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
It is possible to cook tasty peas without soaking. But here it is worth asking: what is the point? It is better to soak them first, and not complicate your life with the listed culinary tricks.
Earlier we talked about why sugar and butter are added to minced meat for cutlets.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
