United Kingdom kitchen

Mushy Peas

Name: Mushy Peas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: Dried marrowfat peas; Water; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)

British Cuisine Mushy peas is a popular and characteristic British dish that has helped to give British cooking its well-deserved reputation. Mushy peas are often served with fish and chips.

PrepNot statedCook30 minServesFlexibleLevelEasy

Cook with confidence

Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
Measure and arrange all 4 listed ingredients.
Set aside about 30 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Useful preparation guidance

Read the complete method before starting so ingredients and equipment are ready when needed.

Measure and prepare every ingredient before applying heat or beginning time-sensitive steps.

Use the method's visual and texture cues, because cookware and heat levels can vary between kitchens.

General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.

Step by step

Method

01
Place the peas in 2–3 times their volume of water, along with the baking soda, which speeds the soaking process.
02
Leave to soak overnight.
03
The next day, drain the peas, and place in a saucepan with enough water to just cover them.
04
Add the sugar.
05
Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to help break up the peas.
06
Add water or reduce to the desired consistency.
07
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!

Transparent sourcing

Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .