By the way, baking powder cannot be used in place of the bicarb – it does not soften the peas liking baking soda does. Step by Step Instructions Step 4: Put the peas into a clean pan and add ⅔ of the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for approximately 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peas are soft and creamy. Add more of the remaining water if necessary to keep the texture loose and loose Over the years I’ve noticed that there’s some confusion over what proper mushy peas are. They are sometimes mistaken for mashed garden peas . But they are not the same thing at all. So to set the record straight, I’ve devised this detailed traditional homemade mushy peas recipe. I hope you find it useful. What are Mushy Peas? You can buy mushy peas in tins, but when catering for more than just 2 people, this is neither a cost-effective, nor a particularly environmentally friendly way to proceed.

Coming in fifth and sixth place were ETA Ripples salt and vinegar and Copper Kettle salt and vinegar chips, which Pratley said divided tasters as to whether there was too much vinegar or not. He added: “Important warning. M&S has more than one type of salt and vinegar crisps - some of the others may be wimpy so if trying ensure it's the right ones. Ps if anyone has time to wade through all the recommendations below and do a list of them. Making your own is very cheap and easy with this mushy peas recipe that can be scaled up to feed a crowd. They can also be frozen, so make a big batch and freeze in suitable portions for up to 3 months. We can’t even say that supermarket brands Countdown and Pams left our testers feeling ‘salty’, because the chips failed to do even that.”Be aware that if you come across a so-called recipe for mushy peas that uses garden peas what you will actually end up with is crushed peas or pureed peas. The texture and flavour will be entirely different. Being totally honest, I’m not a huge fan of such recipes as I find that, once mashed, the skin on garden peas can be hard to digest (cough cough). Comments: Our tasters thought this chip was largely inoffensive, with no comments about oil or odd aftertastes. For those looking for a brand with the best value and a good tang of vinegar, Consumer NZ suggested second and third place winners Bluebird salt and vinegar, and Heartland Originals salt and vinegar.

Pratley said many of the testers were surprised to find that their go-to brand of chip wasn’t synonymous with their blind-test results.

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Since Weight Watchers introduced the new Personal Points plan it is harder to calculate points. This means I can no longer offer exact WW Points for food lists. (I am working on the recipe part). HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I BE CONSUMING PER DAY? When Peter’s granddaughter complained the salt and vinegar flavour made her throat sore, he decided to finish the bag for her.

This recipe is straightforward but does take some advance planning since the marrowfat peas need to be soaked for a significant length of time. To ensure success keep in mind the following suggestions:

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They are usually on the menu at fish and chip shops throughout the entire of Britain but are particularly popular in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire (where they are alternatively known as Yorkshire caviar).

Mushy peas cannot be made from fresh or frozen garden peas since they do not break down in the same way that marrowfat peas do. Comments: Our tasters could tell this was the most expensive chip, with some calling it “glam,” “attractive,” and fittingly, “proper.” While they loved the thin and crispy texture, the chip’s flavour wasn’t well received. Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)added to the peas whilst soaking helps retain colour and, more importantly, it helps to soften their skins, allowing them to absorb the soaking water. It is another vital ingredient. The divided opinions on ETA Ripples and Copper Kettle suggested an “uneven distribution of flavour, undoubtedly contributing to their low ranking”.The Best Vintage Farmhouse Cheddar with Pan Fried Shallot Handcooked Crisps, 150g bag, 25g serving – 6