Though they are often thought of as a vegetable and are often cooked with other vegetables, peas are actually fruit, though they have only a mildly sweet taste. Whether you like them boiled or steamed, you'll find that there are many different kinds of peas available, and they can all be eaten raw, picked right off of the plant. In fact, many people find that they can get a great deal of enjoyment out of eating peas that are crisp and new, only pausing to dip them into a saucer of salt.
You'll also find that fresh peas can be easily boiled and flavored with mint or with butter, making a great side dish that can be served alongside chicken or beef or pork. You'll also see that salt and pepper is commonly sprinkled to taste on top, and that there are many different herbs that you can add to bring out the flavorful nature of the peas themselves. Think about adding some rosemary or some marjoram the next time that you boil up some peas and see what kind of subtleties that you can bring out.
Peas are popular all over the world. You'll find them in India, being used in delicious curries like the alu matar, or in paneer cheese. They can also be used in India as a after-dinner snack, something to sweeten the breath and to leave a good taste in your mouth. You'll also notice that they are often eaten on their own as well as being made into a soup. In several Asian countries, they are roasted and then salted. In China, the leaves are used as well as the peas themselves. In Europe, yellow split peas are dried and then used to make pease pudding. You'll find that across the Atlantic, the United States has a similar dish called split pea soup.
If you are looking for a crisp summertime snack, consider making up minted peas. Start with about ten sprigs of fresh mint, where the leaves have been removed from the stem and cut off. Put two inches of water into a saucepan and add the nude mint stalks, simmering for about five minutes before you remove them. Then add the peas to the water and cook thoroughly. If you are using fresh peas, this will take about eight minutes. After you drain the peas, stir in the mint leaves and a tablespoon of margarine, before salting and eating.
Peas, despite their small size, sure pack a lot when it comes to taste, so take some time and really consider how you can add these vegetables to your dinner!
You'll also find that fresh peas can be easily boiled and flavored with mint or with butter, making a great side dish that can be served alongside chicken or beef or pork. You'll also see that salt and pepper is commonly sprinkled to taste on top, and that there are many different herbs that you can add to bring out the flavorful nature of the peas themselves. Think about adding some rosemary or some marjoram the next time that you boil up some peas and see what kind of subtleties that you can bring out.
Peas are popular all over the world. You'll find them in India, being used in delicious curries like the alu matar, or in paneer cheese. They can also be used in India as a after-dinner snack, something to sweeten the breath and to leave a good taste in your mouth. You'll also notice that they are often eaten on their own as well as being made into a soup. In several Asian countries, they are roasted and then salted. In China, the leaves are used as well as the peas themselves. In Europe, yellow split peas are dried and then used to make pease pudding. You'll find that across the Atlantic, the United States has a similar dish called split pea soup.
If you are looking for a crisp summertime snack, consider making up minted peas. Start with about ten sprigs of fresh mint, where the leaves have been removed from the stem and cut off. Put two inches of water into a saucepan and add the nude mint stalks, simmering for about five minutes before you remove them. Then add the peas to the water and cook thoroughly. If you are using fresh peas, this will take about eight minutes. After you drain the peas, stir in the mint leaves and a tablespoon of margarine, before salting and eating.
Peas, despite their small size, sure pack a lot when it comes to taste, so take some time and really consider how you can add these vegetables to your dinner!
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