Easy mushy peas

• dried meatier peas↗250g g
• baking soda↗2tsp tsp
• salted butter↗25g g

  cut into cubes

• mint↗

  finely chopped

• lemon↗

  juiced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the dried meatier peas and baking soda in a large heat‑proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 12 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Drain the peas and rinse them twice with cold water to remove the baking soda. Transfer the peas to a pot, add 650 ml cold water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Briefly mash and stir in the butter, mint and lemon, and season to taste.