How to Blanch Peas is a video on how to freeze peas.
It's a good idea to get a regular supply of fresh peas when they are in season.It is very economical.Fresh peas can be frozen at home.
If you're into preparing ingredients for later use, you should check out my how-to freeze strawberries and how to make dried Fenugreek leaves post.
Green Peas are available in the winter and I make sure to use some of them to freeze for the coming year.If you freeze some green peas when they are in the season, you can get a year's supply.
When you don't have anything in the pantry to cook, these frozen peas come to your rescue.Green peas can be used in any dish that requires them.
Peas can be frozen to be used in different recipes.I will show you how to make it easy to keep the green peas fresh.
There are a lot of posts on the internet that say that you can freeze peas without boiling them.There is a scientific explanation for it.
Even if the peas are blanched they will still age in the freezer.The peas are bitter.
The peas can remain good for only a few months if they are not blanched.They lose their sweet and tender flavor because of aging.
You will need Green Peas, salt and water for freezing peas.That is it!
Green Peas are plentiful during the winter.If you don't have fresh ones, freeze them for the rest of the year.It is more economical than buying frozen peas.
Fresh tender Pods are bright green in color.The peas in the largepods will be starchy so discard them.If you don't freeze the peas as soon as you get them, they will age and lose their flavor and texture.
The tap water should be used to wash the peas.You can scoop the kernels from the top of the bowl.
Water can be heated in a pot.When it comes to a rolling boil, add salt and sugar.Cook the peas for 3-4 minutes.Peas will become mush if you overcook them.The peas should be blanched in batches.Peas will be over cooked if you overcrowd the pan.Blanch them in batches.
Put the peas in a bowl of ice-cold water and let them sit in it for 4-5 minutes until they are completely cooled.
Allow them to dry for a while.The peas need to be dried to get rid of excess water.Peas can be stored in zip lock bags and frozen.
It is a process where you cook vegetables quickly using boiling water and then add ice-cold water to stop the cooking process and retain their color and flavor.
Take the peas out of the freezer when you need them.The peas should be washed under running water.You can thaw them at room temperature.
Sometimes if not stored correctly, they can go bad.They will smell sour and have a white-colored liquid around the peas.They can get freezer burn, which can be seen by the white skin over the peas.