In ancient times, pea puree was called “pea chop”; it is a Russian ancient dish. It is used in our time as a side dish or an independent lenten dish.
Served to the table with the addition of vegetable or butter, with meat, mushrooms or fresh herbs. Nowadays, the preparation of this dish is greatly simplified thanks to the kitchen miracle helper of the slow cooker. Consider some of the most common cooking recipes.
How to prepare peas
Before you proceed to the direct preparation of pea puree, you must first soak the product. As a rule, the required residence time in water is from 6 to 10 hours. In this process, there are some important nuances:
- water should be poured into the peas only at cold temperatures;
- be sure to follow the distance of the product soaked in water from heat sources;
- It is very important not to overdo the peas in water, because it can ferment and become completely unsuitable for cooking.
In order to cook peas in a slow cooker, there are several other features:
- soaking in water is reduced to two hours;
- it is necessary to cook on the extinguished mode for an hour and a half;
- You can also use the "Soup" mode, in which the required cooking time is reduced to one hour.
In the process of cooking pea puree you should not change the temperature. With constantly the same temperature, the peas will boil much better, and the aroma of the finished dish will be more saturated.
The easiest recipe
This recipe is very simple and requires the simplest list of ingredients:
- peas, whole or halved - 1 cup, standard sizes;
- water - 2.5 cups, standard sizes;
- butter in the amount of 30 grams;
- salt - its amount depends on the preferences of the cook.
Cooking time - 2 hours 10 minutes.
Calorie - 177.3 kcal.
Phased cooking simple pea puree in a slow cooker:
- All prepared peas must be very thoroughly washed under running water;
- Put it in a multi-cooker bowl and add the required amount of water;
- Put the device into the "Quenching" mode and set the timer for two hours;
- Ten minutes before full readiness of the dish, you need to put the butter and salt, based on your own taste. Mix porridge very well;
- After two hours you can taste an incredibly tasty and fragrant puree.
How to cook pea puree with onions and bacon in a Multicooker Redmond
For the preparation of such pea puree you will need the following components:
- peas - one glass of 200 ml;
- beef broth - 100 ml;
- 100 ml milk;
- bulb onions, the sizes are average;
- pork cracklings - no more than 100 grams;
- wheat flour in the amount of two tablespoons;
- vegetable oil in the amount of two tablespoons;
- salt, pepper - the amount depends on personal taste preferences.
Cooking time - 55 minutes.
Calorie - 189 kcal.
Stages of cooking:
- Peas are very carefully bruised, clearing debris and spoiled peas;
- Rinse several times using cold running water;
- Place the multicooker in the bowl and set the "Beans" mode with the specified time of 25 minutes. In the absence of this position, you can replace the function "Figure" or "Pilaf". Cooking temperature and pressure indicator in all these modes are almost the same;
- At this time it is necessary to fry a little flour with the addition of vegetable oil in a pan. Gradually add milk to the pan, while continuously mixing the mixture;
- After the porridge is fully prepared, add the prepared mixture of milk and flour;
- Also pour in the pea puree and prepared beef broth. Mix everything thoroughly, adding salt and pepper;
- Onions must be peeled and cut into small cubes;
- Put the cracklings in a hot skillet and after they begin to squeeze add chopped onions. All this needs to be fried very well;
- Season with mash and onions pea puree, which can immediately be served on the table.
How to cook pea puree with meat in a multi-cooker Polaris
This recipe for mashed pea can perfectly diversify the boring monotonous menu. For cooking requires:
- split dry peas - one glass of standard sizes;
- beef fillet - 0.5 kg;
- purified water - 0.5 l;
- one bulb onion, the sizes are average;
- refined sunflower oil in the amount of two tablespoons;
- salt, spices - the amount depends on your own taste preferences.
Cooking time - 2 hours.
Calories - 116.1 kcal.
The process of cooking:
- Peas must first be washed using only cold running water;
- Fill with cold water and leave for some time;
- The beef must also be washed very thoroughly and, if possible, remove all the film from it;
- Dry the meat with paper kitchen towels and divide into small pieces;
- Onions free from husks and cut into small cubes;
- Bring the multicooker to the "Frying" mode, pour a small amount of vegetable oil and send the prepared onions there. Fry until golden brown;
- Add meat to the slow cooker and fry until a crust forms;
- Next, you need to add to the meat and onions all prepared peas and pour all this with prepared water;
- Add also the required amount of salt and spices;
- Bring the device into the "Quenching" mode and leave for 1 hour;
- At the end of a specified time, you can serve a delicious pea puree to the table.
Dish with ribs in a multi-cooker-pressure cooker
For cooking you will need the following list of products:
- dry whole peas - 250 grams;
- pork ribs - ½ kg;
- carrots, large sizes;
- one bulb onions, the sizes large;
- refined sunflower oil.
Cooking time - 2 hours.
Calories - 185.6 kcal.
How to cook pea puree with ribs in a slow cooker:
- Ribs need a little chop into small pieces, about the same size;
- Set the slow cooker to the "Baking" mode and fry the meat on both sides in it;
- Peel and wash carrots and onions. Cut carrots in the form of thin straws, and onions - in the form of half-rings and send it all into a multi-cooker bowl;
- Wash the washed peas in a slow cooker and pour ½ liter of hot water there;
- Put the device into the "Quenching" mode and leave for an hour and a half;
- Then you can taste the delicious and aromatic porridge.
Smoked Brisket Pea Puree Recipe
To prepare pea puree for this recipe you will need:
- crushed peas - ½ kg;
- white onion - 250 grams;
- smoked pork breast - 150 grams;
- refined vegetable oil - 50 ml.
Cooking time - 1 hour 30 minutes.
Calorie content - 163 kcal.
The direct process of cooking porridge:
- Peel, wash and chop the onion into small cubes. Put in a vegetable bowl processed with vegetable oil and fry until golden brown;
- Cut the pork into medium-sized pieces and also send them to fry to the onions until a ruddy and appetizing crust appears;
- Lay out from the multicooker;
- Wash the bowl and put the peas into it, which must be filled with water so that its height does not exceed the level of the peas by more than 3 cm;
- Put the device in the "Soup" mode and leave to boil for 1 hour;
- If the water in the puree remains, it must be drained into a separate container;
- Using a blender, you must chop the boiled peas. If necessary, you can dilute the finished puree with previously expressed water;
- Add meat and onions to the finished porridge, sprinkle with a small amount of salt and pepper. The dish is ready.
Pea puree in our time does not enjoy its former popularity, but there will always be lovers of this fragrant and tasty porridge. Preparation is quite simple, especially if you use a multicooker.
Another recipe for pea puree is in the next video.
