yellow split peas and other "dried" questions

bellett

Please can anyone tell me if I have to soak these before cooking and if not, how long do I cook them for (in soup for example)?

Also, I have yellow split peas, marrowfat peas, split red lentils, pearl barley and broth mix - all with best buy dates of Feb 2008 . I'm guessing they will be fine to use but how long for? Don't really feel like soup in August - will it be safe to still be using them in Winter? - and how would I know if they had gone past their best since they are dried?

Thanks for any help - this will teach me not to look right to the back of cupboards in future :mad::o:rotfl:

ClaireLR

On my packet of yellow split peas it says to soak for 30 mins before use.

I'd eat the other if they were dried - I think dried food is like canned and I'd eat it a few years out of date probably as long as they didnt smell funny or anything!

Justamum

They will be fine. As they get older they may just take longer to cook.

freyasmum

I'm pretty sure you need to soak them for a wee while before you cook them.

They will be fine to eat, and for a good while yet

angelnikki

On the back of the packet it says:

Cooking Instructions - Hob

Time: 30-40
Instructions:
Serves 4:
Cover 200g (7oz) of yellow split peas with cold water and allow to soak for 12hours or overnight. Drain and cover with fresh water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until tender.

bellett

Thanks everyone - that's very helpful. I bought these from Lidl andthere are no instructions at all on the packets :rolleyes: ...very grateful!