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Pea puree: healthier food tastes better. Video
Pea dishes are very diverse and popular in Russia, Ukraine, Germany, England, Holland, Belgium and other countries. Soups, cereals are cooked from peas, pies are baked, jelly, cheese, pancake filling and noodles are made. In Asia, it is fried with spices and salt, and in England it is used to make Sunday pudding. But pea puree is especially popular. This dish is not difficult to prepare, you just need to take into account some of the subtleties and secrets of cooking peas.
pea puree is an unpretentious, but very healthy dish. Peas contain as much protein as beef. Unlike animal protein, vegetable protein is absorbed much easier and faster. In addition, peas are rich in vitamins A, PP, groups B, C, E, H, beta-carotene, as well as valuable micro- and macroelements such as calcium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine …
Pea grains contain fiber, so the puree cooked from this product helps to cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins accumulated in it. The nicotinic acid contained in peas, together with other substances, maintains normal blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of developing cancer.
It is especially recommended to include pea puree in the diet for those suffering from cardiovascular diseases, anemia, obesity, diabetes mellitus
Pea puree is especially useful for children and adolescents: it improves appetite, stimulates growth, and helps to better perceive learning. The thiamine contained in this product is also useful for adults: it slows down the aging process, protects cells from the negative effects of the external environment, alcohol and smoking.
Vitamin H is a beauty vitamin that also has antioxidant properties, regulates blood sugar levels, the functioning of the nervous and digestive systems, and maintains the normal state of mucous membranes and skin.
Rules for making pea puree
It is quite simple to prepare this simple lean dish, the main thing is that the peas are well boiled, otherwise the mashed potatoes will turn out with lumps. In order for the side dish to turn out delicious, you need special peas. It is preferable to choose yellow waxy peas, which are grown on loamy dry soils. Its seeds are a real storehouse of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The puree made from this pea variety turns out to be homogeneous, tender and very tasty. You can also use other varieties, such as wrinkled or smooth brain peas.
How to properly prepare such a puree so that this process does not drag on for a long time? In order for the peas to cook quickly, they must first be soaked in cold water. To do this, place the peas in a deep container and fill it with water in a 1: 2 ratio. It will take 6-12 hours to soak. Therefore, it is better to pour the peas in the evening and leave them to soak overnight. During this time, the seeds will absorb water, making them softer, larger and easier to cook.
If you are boiling hard peas, you can add some milk or butter to the water for a mild flavor.
After that, the water must be drained. Next, place the peas in a saucepan and pour drinking water there at the rate of 1 cup of peas to 3 cups of water. Cook the peas over low heat for 2-3 hours. The water needs to be salted only at the very end of the cooking process, then the puree will turn out to be more crumbly and tender. When the peas are completely cooked, remove them from the heat and let them steam for 30-40 minutes.
Then comes the final stage – mashed potatoes. Peas can be crushed with an ordinary crush, minced or rubbed through a fine sieve. In this case, you need to ensure that no lumps form in the puree. If you have a blender, the process of grinding peas porridge is even easier – place the boiled peas in a blender and stir thoroughly.
Pea Purée: Additional Tips
When preparing mashed peas, take into account the following recommendations:
- when boiling peas in boiling water, foam will first stand out, it must be carefully removed with a tablespoon
- when the foam stops forming, the peas need to be stirred
- when cooking peas, add 2-3 tsp to the water. vegetable oil
- chopped onions, fried in oil, can be added to the mashed potatoes
Pea puree is an excellent side dish for a wide variety of dishes, including meat. However, it may well be an independent dish.
How to make pea puree: recipe
To make mashed peas, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 carrots
- 1 glass of peas
- 3 sprigs of parsley
- 3 sprigs of dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 50 g of olive oil
- a few glasses of water
- salt to taste
Soak the peas in cool or warm water for several hours. After that, drain the water, then pour fresh cold water into the pot and place the peas in it. The ratio of water to peas should be 2: 1. Put the pan on fire, simmer after boiling water for 1 hour over medium or high heat.
After peeling the skins of the carrots, place them in a blender along with the peeled garlic, herbs, salt and olive oil. Add cooked peas to the same place and chop these ingredients together until puree. If it is too thick, you can add the right amount of hot water to it, and then beat the puree thoroughly.