Erica Walker, co-founder of Favorite Family Recipes, has shared her go-to method for cooking frozen peas, and it’s not the traditional boiling technique that many people use
Boiling frozen peas might be the standard procedure for many, but a kitchen whizz has revealed that this method turns them “mushy” and “bland”. Erica Walker, co-founder of Favorite Family Recipes, warns that boiling peas washes away their flavour as the sugars leach into the water.
Instead, she champions sautéing the greens to unlock their inherent sweetness, promising a tastier and more visually appealing accompaniment. She explained: “There’s actually a correct way to cook frozen peas, and it isn’t boiling! You can have sweet, crisp, vibrant green peas in less than 10 minutes.”
Not only does boiling leach taste from your frozen peas, but it also depletes essential nutrients such as vitamins C and B.
Sautéing your peas with a dab of butter not only boosts their taste but also preserves their texture, sparing you from the soggy aftermath of overboiled peas.
What’s more, sautéing frozen peas is not just more delicious but quicker too, saving you the wait for a pot of water to bubble up, reports the Express.
How to make frozen peas taste better
Toss peas, butter, sugar, and garlic into a sizeable frying pan. Sprinkling sugar may sound odd, but it amplifies the peas’ natural flavours and neutralises any potential bitterness.
Erica suggests: “Add a little sugar to the peas. Just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the peas. It’s ok, it won’t taste weird and it will bring out the natural sweetness.”
She also shared the best moment to season your peas for peak flavour.
“Don’t add salt until ready to serve. Salting them too early can dehydrate them and they (obviously) won’t be as sweet. Salt them after they have cooked and you can salt to taste.”
Dish out these perfectly seasoned peas and brace yourself for a side that’s bursting with taste, a delightful change from the usual bitter, overdone veggies that can be a drag to get through.