How to Freeze Peas

Freezing Fresh Peas when they are in season is a great idea to get a regular supply of great quality peas throughout the year. It's very economical too. Here is how to freeze fresh peas at home.

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Freezing Fresh Peas when they are in season is a great idea to get a regular supply of great quality peas throughout the year. It's very economical too. Here is how to freeze fresh peas at home.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Cooking Basics

Cuisine: Continental

Servings: servings

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

2 kilogram fresh peas in pod
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Shell the peas and take out all the kernels. Discard the shells.
Take tap water in a large bowl and wash the peas well. You just have to swirl and then scoop the kernels gently from the top of the bowl.
Heat water in a large pot. Once it comes to a rolling boil, add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar to it. Add the shelled peas and cook for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook otherwise the peas will become mushy. Also, blanch the peas in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan otherwise some peas will be overcooked and some will be undercooked. Blanch them in batches.
Drain the water and add the peas to a bowl filled with ice-cold water and let them sit in it for 4-5 minutes until they are completely cooled.
Drain the water and spread the peas on a kitchen towel.
Let them dry for a few hours. Drying the peas to get rid of excess water is important otherwise they will stick to each other after freezing. Store the peas in zip lock bags and freeze until ready to use.

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Notes

Blanch the peas in batches. Do not overcrowd while blanching otherwise some peas will be overcooked.

Choosing the right peas - While choosing the peas for freezing, it is important that you choose neither underripe nor overripe peas. To choose the peas, check they aren’t tightly packed in the pod.

Pick the peas which are ripe and bright green and round in shape.

Shelling - Shell and freeze the peas soon after you have bought them or picked them. Sooner you get peas from harvest to freezer, tastier and longer the peas will last.

Boiling - Make sure to not over boil the peas to retain the color and best flavor.

Storing - Try to store individual packs to avoid freezer burn and restrict moisture, so peas don’t decay faster. If you are freezing a big batch, blanch them in parts, to avoid overcooking.

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