What to do with dried split peas?

moj1966

never tried it my self but my in laws would have this in place of veg with a meal

Pease Pudding
225g (8oz) Dried Split Peas
900ml (1½ pints) Beef Stock (optional)
300 ml (½ pint) Water or Vegetable Stock
1 small Onion
1 Bouquet Garni
1 Egg
Salt & Black Pepper

Soak the peas as instructed.
Drain the peas and place in a pan with the halved onion, bouquet garni and 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water or vegetable stock.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for approx. an hour or until tender.
Stir occasionally, adding extra boiling water or stock as required.
Blend the peas to produce a smooth puree, add the beaten egg and season.
The puree should resemble a thick paste.
Either place the puree into a greased and floured pudding cloth, tie it securely and boil in the beef stock for 1 hour.
Alternatively, place in a shallow, greased ovenproof dish, level the surface and bake in a pre-heated oven 180°C; 350°F: Gas 4 for 30 minutes.

Gingham_Ribbon

Hi, razra. There was another useful thread about this so I've merged them to keep the answers together.

razra

ooh doesnt chana daal sound posher than split peas

Gingham_Ribbon

LOL I think so too!

cocalls

Hello there i found some dried split peas at the back of my cupboard just wondered what i can do with them(im thinking soup but i have no ham & no money til thurs!)Many thanks

elona

Use a couple of stock cubes with onions, potatoes and carrots if you have any.

I do this if i am in a hurry and do not have any ham hocks or do not have time to defrost one from the freezer.

cocalls

ThanksElona Er is that to make soup? I need to soak them over night first dont I? Then what do i do?
Dont have any stock cubes but have gravy!!!!

cocalls

Can they be used for anything else apart from soup?

Uniscots97

Hi, what else have you got to work with? I use split peas in soups and stews.

cocalls

i have onions cans of toms, pots, urm bag of frozen veg, pasta, rice, some left over roast pork,