Fried peas: cooking recipes with photos

Peas are one of the first plants that an ancient man began to grow for food. His homeland is considered Ancient Greece, on the territory of her there are traces of cultivation of this culture, dating from 4 century BC.

In the Middle Ages peas were widely cultivated in Europe, he enjoyed great popularity in Holland. The mention of the use of this bean culture in Russia dates back to the 10th century AD.

Peas: useful properties

Peas are now grown everywhere as an important fodder and food crop.

Peas in its composition have many useful substances for humans:

• Vitamins of group B, A, C, PP, H (biotin), E, carotene, choline;
• Trace elements - iron, copper, zinc, zirconium, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum and a good list of elements from the periodic table;
• Macroelements - potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorine and others;
• Proteins;
• Carbohydrates;
• Fats;
• alimentary fiber.

The chemical composition of peas determines the value of eating it.

Potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, boron, copper - the content of these peas is the first among green plants used for food.

The protein contained in it is identical to the protein of meat. Peas perfectly replace meat products in the daily diet with diet.

Its use contributes to:

• Regulation of the digestive tract and intestines;
• Improve brain activity and strengthen memory;
• Increase the endurance of the body in heavy physical work;
• Preserving the beauty of the hair and youth of the skin of the face and neck.

Peas in cooking

Since ancient times, the dishes from legumes in Russia have been one of the main meals, especially during Orthodox fasts.

For example, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great, liked to taste pies filled with peas and steamed peas with melted butter.

Currently, this vegetable culture is widely used in cooking. Soup, soups, side dishes, jelly are prepared from it. Peas are invariably present in vegetable stews, it is used as a filling for pies.

In many kitchens around the world, pea flour and cereals are used. From it boiled porridge, fried pancakes. Peas are used for making noodles, it is added to various salads and snacks.

From the beans prepare desserts, sweet and salty snacks.

Peas are soared, boiled, stewed, canned, dried and fried.

Fried peas are a delicacy of many peoples of the world. In Turkey, Central Asia, the Middle East, a special type of pea is widely used - chick peas, when frying, it is similar to popcorn.

In our climatic zone we grow the habitual for us species: shelling, cerebral, sugar. Such fried peas are a wonderful dessert, which is a nice snack.

How to cook peas?

Fried peas are a rather simple dish that does not require special skills and expensive products. Even an inexperienced mistress will cope with it.

For cooking you need:

• Dry peas - two glasses (or any number if desired);
• Sunflower oil - two tablespoons;
• Food salt - to taste;
• Butter - one or two tablespoons (to taste);
• The water is boiled.

Peas well rinse, remove debris and damaged items. Pour the prepared beans into a container, pour chilled with boiled water and leave to soak for four to six hours.

It is convenient to soak peas at night, and in the morning to cook. Water can be poured for soaking.

After the peas swell (but do not soften in porridge!), Drain the water, dry the beans on a paper towel.

Preheat a frying pan, pour a few spoons of sunflower oil, pour the prepared peas and fry it on a moderate fire, stirring constantly, for about fifteen minutes. The dish can be salted to taste.

After the peas decrease in size, they will harden a little and become edible, butter should be added to the frying pan.

Continue to fry the beans for about ten minutes on a slow fire until a light crisp crust is obtained. Then the fire should be turned off and allow the dish to cool.

Ready fried peas pleasantly crunches. It can be eaten both hot and cold.

If the peas turned out to be too oily, then before serving it can be dried on a paper towel.

Just like that, it's very simple, they cook fried peas. The recipe with the photo above, will help even an inexperienced mistress to cook this delicacy. Be sure to try it!

Fried peas: recipe without soaking

For those who are very impatient and do not want to wait until the beans are softened, a recipe is offered without pre-soaking.

Peas, fried in a frying pan without soaking, involves the following products:

• Peas dried - two glasses;
• Salt food - to taste;
• Pepper black ground - to taste;
• Sunflower oil for lubricating a frying pan

Peas thoroughly rinse, remove debris and damaged peas, put them in a saucepan, add water and cook over low heat. It will be ready when it becomes soft (but not boiled in porridge!).

Remove legumes from the saucepan, dry on a paper towel.

Fry the heated frying pan lightly with sunflower oil (it is better to do without it, if the frying pan allows).

Prepared peas pour into a frying pan and fry over moderate heat, stirring constantly. The process will take about fifteen minutes. In the dish when frying, you can add a little black pepper and salt (to taste).

Fried peas according to this recipe are well suited for garnish (to fish or meat).

Some conclusions

Fried peas are a simple, but tasty and healthy dish. It can be varied at will.

There are many options for cooking:

• Fry in a dry frying pan or with the addition of oil;
• In the process of frying, salt, pepper to taste;
• Separately fry the peas and onions, and then mix and fry together;
• Before frying, soak or boil the peas;
• Fry peas in melted beef fat along with cracklings.

Each mistress, having her own secrets, will be able to cook fried beans. Use ready-made recipes, experiment yourself, treat your loved ones with tasty and useful treats.

Bon Appetit!