Perfect Peas

Ingredients

• 500 g Fresh Garden Peas (Rinsed and trimmed)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (Cut into cubes, room temperature)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Chives (Finely chopped)
• ¼ cup Vegetable Stock (Optional, for extra silkiness)

Instructions

1. Blanch the peas

   Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fresh peas and cook for 2 minutes until just tender and bright green.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Drain and shock

   Drain the peas in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Let them sit to drain completely.

   Time: PT2M

3. Blend the peas

   Transfer the drained peas to a blender. Add 4 Tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, chopped chives, and optional vegetable stock. Pulse until the mixture is half‑smooth, half‑coarse, retaining a slight texture.

   Time: PT3M

4. Heat the puree

   Return the pea puree to the saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring gently, until heated through (about 2‑3 minutes). Add an extra knob of butter if you prefer a richer mouthfeel.

   Time: PT3M

5. Serve

   Spoon the hot mushy peas onto plates alongside freshly battered fish and triple‑cooked chips. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra chives if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

4 g