Mushy Peas

Soft, savoury marrowfat peas, the classic accompaniment to fish and chips.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1h
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 250g dried marrowfat peas
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 25g butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh mint, optional

Method

  1. Cover the peas with cold water, stir in the bicarbonate of soda and soak overnight.

  2. Drain and rinse, then cover with fresh water and simmer for 45 minutes until they have broken down.

  3. Drain any excess water and stir in the butter and sugar.

  4. Mash lightly, season and add mint if you like.