Do you like mushy peas?

These were the best that you could buy in UK (in my opinion). They came with two bi-carb tablets; one for soaking, one for cooking.

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Morning Glory said:
They are totally different things in my opinion. Mushy peas are more akin to Indian dal (Yorky has called them Yorkshire dal before now). Its a bit like comparing dried haricot beans with fresh green beans.
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I won a competition for my "Yorkshire Dhal" once.

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I never had them. I never felt any desire to have them, especially with fish and chips. I've never like peas on their own. I use them in soups and stews all the time, but never eat them alone -- well, since childhood when I didn't chose what I ate.

TR, I'm guessing mushy peas revive fond memories of your time Living in the UK. I have fond memories of my journeys in the UK, but the only foods that stick with me are fish and chips (no peas), shepherd's/cottage pies, properly brewed tea, and all the local beers/ales. I mostly enjoyed the scenery and the people.

CD
 
Morning Glory said:
That is my pet hate. Its so wrong!

Mint sauce with proper mushy peas is a good thing, though. :okay:
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Crushed minted peas (petit pois) are quite common in these parts. I like them, especially with fish. Never thought of mint sauce with mushy peas, but then I only eat mushy peas from the chip shop with fish and chips.
 
TastyReuben said:
The usual peas around here are sold as "English peas" or "garden peas," and they're tiny, and they're not much good for mushy peas - you get a lot of husk:pea innards.

That's why, when I'm at the international market, I make sure to get some big marrowfat peas, specifically for making mushy peas.

murphyscreek's recent video has me wanting chicken parm, and I've got a plump chicken breast in the freezer...and now I want mushy peas, and I've got some marrowfat peas...chicken parm and mushy peas? Will that work? :)
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Small peas over here are called 'petit pois'. Funny old world!
 
Morning Glory said:
That is my pet hate. Its so wrong!
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epicuric said:
Crushed minted peas (petit pois) are quite common in these parts. I like them, especially with fish.
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Yes, maybe I should have described them as crushed peas instead of posh mushy peas (I only really call them that to wind up hubby, coz he can't stand proper mushy peas :wink: ). They're nothing like mushy peas at all and I would never suggest the two were interchangable, the crushed petit pois have a much more delicate flavour and I think they go better with lighter meals like baked or steamed fish or chicken rather than traditional fish and chips.

epicuric said:
Never thought of mint sauce with mushy peas, but then I only eat mushy peas from the chip shop with fish and chips.
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Maybe mint sauce with mushy peas is a Nottinghamshire thing? Because come to think of it, I've not really seen it anywhere else in the country.
 
MrsDangermouse said:
Yes, maybe I should have described them as crushed peas instead of posh mushy peas (I only really call them that to wind up hubby, coz he can't stand proper mushy peas :wink: ). They're nothing like mushy peas at all and I would never suggest the two were interchangable, the crushed petit pois have a much more delicate flavour and I think they go better with lighter meals like baked or steamed fish or chicken rather than traditional fish and chips.
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You are vindicated!
 
Morning Glory said:
I am definitely going to try it next time I have mushy peas.
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Mint sauce on mushy peas is not unknown in my (ex) neck of the woods. Particularly with pies (although not as popular with fish and chips).
 
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