Even pea lovers do not always know how many dishes can be made from it. As a rule, this is pea soup, filling for pies, or something familiar. And the inhabitants of some countries cook jelly from peas or prepare holiday puddings.
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With regular use, peas have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract. It is useful for those who suffer from lack of appetite.
Moreover, this product has a rich and useful composition:
- by the amount of protein it can be compared with veal;
- thiamine and vitamin H, which are responsible for the youthful state of the body.
Peas are not only delicious, they are very nutritious. It is desirable to include it in a healthy menu. And those who are fasting or have given up eating meat must eat peas.
One of the most delicious ways to make peas is mashed potatoes. The main thing is to maintain proportions with water and cook correctly. Then the puree turns out to be tender and aromatic.
Ingredients:
- peeled peas - 200 g;
- water - 600 ml;
- salt is added to taste.
How to make delicious mashed peas
- First of all, peas are thoroughly washed in water (it needs to be drained several times to get rid of dust or debris).
- After that, it must be filled with water so that it is much higher than the peas (it will swell and there should be enough water). The peas are soaked for at least 6 hours, it is better to pour it in the evening and leave it overnight.
- In the morning (or after 6-8 hours), you need to drain the water in which the peas were infused, and rinse it again several times.
- Then put the peas in a cooking bowl, add salt and cover with water. Now you can put the container on fire. In the same way, peas are prepared for cooking in a multicooker.
- The cooking time depends on which peas are used for this: whole or crushed.
- On average, peas are cooked for about 1-1.5 hours until the liquid evaporates. In a multicooker, it is well prepared for mashed potatoes on the "Cereals, rice" mode in 1.5 hours;
- During cooking, it is worth watching the peas and removing the foam in time with a slotted spoon.
- After that, you can add a little baking soda (1 tsp. l. or less) in order to boil the peas better.
- During boiling, the peas become soft and crumbly.
The peas are now ready to be mashed. It needs to be chopped and seasoned to taste. Sometimes, along with peas, sautéed onions and carrots are added to the blender (this is optional). You can season the puree with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cilantro, or cumin. Some housewives add a little butter: butter or vegetable. Pea puree also goes well with fresh chopped herbs: parsley, dill, basil.
You can serve ready-made puree with smoked meat, sausages, salads or as an independent dish.
Do you make pea puree?
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