Marrowfat peas Marrowfat peas Marrowfat peas are green mature peas that have been allowed to dry out naturally in the field, rather than be harvested whilst still young like the normal garden pea. They are used to make mushy peas, and also the snack food wasabi peas. Marrowfat peas with a good green color are exported from England to the Middle East and Japan for the snack food market, while paler peas are used for canning. Those with thin skins and a soft texture are ideal for making mushy peas. Marrowfat is a traditional, starchy, large-seeded variety of pea ("Pisum sativum" var.
Stew peas Stew peas Stew peas is a Jamaican stew prepared using coconut milk, beans and salted meat. It is a common and popular dish in Jamaica, is also common elsewhere in the Caribbean. Stew peas is a Jamaican stew dish prepared using coconut milk, gungo peas (pigeon peas) or red peas (kidney beans), uncured meats and salted meats such as pork and beef as primary ingredients. Additional ingredients can include onion, garlic, scallions, pig tail, herbs and spices. In addition to being a main ingredient, the beans also serve to thicken the stew. Pinto beans are more commonly used in the