How to prepare new peas
In spring, when the first peas, known as "new" peas, appear fresh on the market stalls, that's the (fairly short) moment when you can eat them whole, peas and pods, very fresh and delicious.
To do this, rather than shelling them, you need to prepare them, and here's how.
To do this, rather than shelling them, you need to prepare them, and here's how.
22 K
30 min.
Easy
700 g
1 IngredientLast modified on: May 8th 2024
For 700 g, you will need:
- 1
3 cups + 3 tablespoons new peas
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Wash and drain the peas.
Stage 2
We'll remove the 2 ends of each terminal (indicated by the green arrows), and the "wire" along each side of the terminal.
Stage 3
Take a pod in your hand.
Stage 4
Remove the end and the wire along the terminal...
Stage 5
...all the way.
Stage 6
Turn the pod over...
Stage 7
...and do the same with the other end.
Stage 8
See how with this short animation.
Stage 9 - 20 min.
Do this for all pods.
Stage 10 - 5 min.
Then cut each pod into sections.
Your new peas are ready to cook in your recipe.
Your new peas are ready to cook in your recipe.
Remarks
You can do the same with new beans.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 40 RDI=20 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 4 RDI=1 % | 420 RDI=20 % | 1,760 RDI: 20 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 0 | 60 RDI=3 % | 230 RDI: 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 700 g : 7.50 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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