Winter is the season when our vegetable baskets are laden with fresh green peas. We eat this fibrous vegetable daily and make many recipes out of it. While we certainly can’t get enough of these fresh peas, the winter season is almost reaching its end. This also means that you will no longer get fresh green peas. However, did you know that if you store them properly, you can use green peas for a long time. Yes, you heard us. There are many types of leftovers in our refrigerators. Freezers help extend the shelf life of many perishable foods. A pack of processed food, frozen meats, curries, soups and stews, some vegetables, and much more can extend the life of these foods. So, this time, learn how to store and freeze fresh peas for a long time. The process is very simple, and you can have as many peas as you want. Read the procedure below:
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Step-by-Step Process to Store Fresh Peas for Longer
- Take green peas and remove their outer skin. Keep in a bowl and wash.
- After this boil some water in a saucepan and add some sugar to it. Let it dissolve Sugar helps maintain the color.
- Now add peas. Place the heat on medium-high for two minutes, and then remove from the heat.
- Strain the peas immediately through a sieve. After that, quickly immerse them in ice cold water or regular water with ice cubes.
- Keep the peas in this container until they cool completely. Then, strain them once again through a sieve.
- Now zip the peas and seal them in a small polythene bag. Make sure they are airtight. Keep these bags in the deep freezer. You can also use an airtight container. However, it is advisable to keep in a zip lock bag as it takes up less space.
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Now, use these fresh peas whenever you want and make tons of dishes!
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