Peas can be cooked in literally 10-15 minutes if you soak them correctly.
The secrets of quickly cooking peas are shared by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova .
How to soak peas correctly
There are two main mistakes that housewives make when soaking peas.
Firstly, many people don’t wash it, and secondly, they soak it in cold water.
Peas need to be washed, thoroughly, until the water is clear. And the water for soaking should be hot.
Soaking time is very important. If you soak the peas overnight, they will cook in 10-15 minutes.
You can also speed up the process significantly if you rinse the peas, then bring them to a boil, rinse again and pour boiling water over them.
If the peas just won't cook, you can add cold water several times. And if the peas are really old, you can just mash them.
Earlier, the expert told how to properly use a wooden cutting board.