Cooking time for split peas
Asked on 19 Jan 2019 by SallyM
Hi Lindsey. I notice that when Delia uses green split peas, she says there is no need to soak. I've just bought a packet from Sainsbury's and the wording is that you need to soak overnight and boil hard for 10 minutes before using. I thought that was only for red kidney beans. Are Sainsbury's just being over cautious?
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Hello,
Your right it is only kidney beans that need to be boiled for 10 minutes after soaking to make them safe to eat.
For the split peas I expect soaking overnight and boiling for 10 minutes until tender is the equivalent to not soaking overnight but simmering for an hour to 1 ¼ hours.
Best wishes
LIndsey