How to cook peas in 15 minutes: we share the best method

Peas are a healthy and nutritious product that can be used to make soups, mashed potatoes, or porridge. But because of their "capriciousness," many people avoid cooking these legumes. But if you know a few simple tricks, you can significantly reduce the cooking time and turn peas into perfectly soft mashed potatoes in just 15 minutes.

The FoodOboz editorial team shares effective methods that will help you cook peas very quickly. You no longer have to spend a lot of time on it.

Here are tips to help you deal with peas quickly and effortlessly:

1. Rinse the peas thoroughly. Before soaking, rinse the peas well under cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove the mealy gluten, which slows down the swelling and cooking process.

2. Soak the peas in hot water. Use hot water instead of cold water. It promotes rapid swelling of the legumes and better cleanses them from dust or gluten residues.

3. Proper boiling technique. When cooking, follow these rules:

• Add a little cold water if the peas take a long time to soften. The cold water slows the boiling and creates a "slow simmer" effect, which softens the beans better.
• Don't let the peas boil too much – they should just steam. The steam penetrates the beans and speeds up their cooking.

• Soaking overnight is the secret to success. For best results, soak the peas in hot water and leave them overnight. The next day, the peas will be ready in just 15 minutes of cooking.