Do field peas need to be soaked?
There’s soaking to be done and some varieties can take a few hours to cook. Field peas, however, are a smaller dried legume that can be prepare pretty quickly. For best results, they still need to be soaked.
Are field peas and black-eyed peas the same thing?
Field peas, crowder peas, cream peas (along with blackeye peas) are all part of a larger species of beans commonly called “cowpeas” or “Southern peas.” Despite their names, none of these varieties is actually a pea. Field peas are similar in flavor and texture to blackeye peas and are ideal for soul food dishes.
How long do fresh peas take to cook?
Boil (2-3 mins – use the minimum amount of water needed, and don’t add salt, as they’ll toughen up. A pinch of sugar will bring out their sweetness). Steam (1-2 mins).
How do you know when field peas are done?
At about 15 minutes, taste a few to check for seasoning and to see if they are done. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes. The fresher the peas are, and the smaller they are, the less time they will need to cook.