Fresh peas: snap the stems off, then tug them downwards to remove the string. Split the pods open, then run your thumb down the center to knock the peas out. Frozen peas: simply open the bag and take the peas out. You do not have to do anything else.
Fresh peas: 5 minutes Frozen peas: 2 minutes
Fresh peas: snap the stems off, then pull them down to remove the string. Split the pea pods open, and run your thumb down the center to pop the peas out. Frozen peas: open the bag and take the peas out. You do not have to do anything more. Snow peas: snap or cut off both ends with your fingers of a knife. You don’t have to remove the strings. Sugar snap peas: pinch the stems off, then throw out any bruised or damaged peas.
Fresh peas: 1 to 2 minutes Frozen peas: 2 to 3 minutes Snow peas: 2 to 3 minutes Sugar snap peas: 2 to 3 minutes
Frozen peas: you do not have to do anything; simply open the bag and take the peas out. Keep in mind that some people find that boiling frozen peas ruins the flavor and texture. [4] X Research source Fresh peas: snap the stem off and pull it down to remove the string. Split the pea pod open, and run your thumb down the center to pop out the peas. [5] X Research source Snow peas: snap off both ends with your fingers or cut them off with a knife. You don’t have to remove the strings. Sugar snap peas: pinch off the stems, then discard any bruised or damaged peas.
Don’t add any salt. This will cause the peas to become tough. You can add a pinch of sugar, however; this will bring out their natural sweetness. [7] X Research source
Fresh peas: 2 to 3 minutes Frozen peas: 3 to 4 minutes Snow peas: 1 to 2 minutes Sugar snap peas: 1 to 2 minutes
Split peas do not need to be soaked. [12] X Research source
You will need 3 cups (700 milliliters) of water for each cup (225 grams) of split peas. You will need 4 cups (950 milliliters) of water for each cup (225 grams) of whole field peas.
