How to Buy Peas in the Pod
Look for pods that are intact., Look for bright green pods., Choose pea pods free of blemishes or yellow colour., Keep peas in their pod until you are ready to use them., Listen when you shell the peas., Avoid peas that rattle., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for pods that are intact.
Pods that are split open means that the peas are overripe and they will not taste as good and may be starchy.
Overripe peas can still be used for soups and stews, however. -
Step 2: Look for bright green pods.
The best pods will have a fresh colour.
Duller pods are older and have probably been sitting around for a while.,, Shelling peas causes the sugar in them to quickly deteriorate., Fresh, good peas should "pop" or crack as they are being shelled., This is an indication that they have dried out. , -
Step 3: Choose pea pods free of blemishes or yellow colour.
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Step 4: Keep peas in their pod until you are ready to use them.
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Step 5: Listen when you shell the peas.
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Step 6: Avoid peas that rattle.
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Step 7: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Pods that are split open means that the peas are overripe and they will not taste as good and may be starchy.
Overripe peas can still be used for soups and stews, however.
The best pods will have a fresh colour.
Duller pods are older and have probably been sitting around for a while.,, Shelling peas causes the sugar in them to quickly deteriorate., Fresh, good peas should "pop" or crack as they are being shelled., This is an indication that they have dried out. ,
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