Mushy peas Mushy peas Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), then rinsed in fresh water and simmered with a little sugar and salt until they form a thick green lumpy mash. Sometimes mint is used as a flavouring. In Northern England and the Midlands they are a traditional accompaniment to fish and chips, although their appeal has spread. All over Britain, but particularly in Northern England, they are commonly served as part of the popular snack of pie and peas (akin to the South Australian pie floater, but with mushy
Stew peas dish in Spanish-speaking areas of the Caribbean. Canned beans can also be used to prepare stew peas, and the dish can be prepared using a pressure cooker. It is sometimes prepared without the use of meat. In Jamaica, stew peas is often prepared using flour dumplings known as "spinners" in Jamaica. Stew peas is commonly served atop rice or with a side dish of rice. Rice is typically not included in the stew itself when it is cooked, and the stew serves to moisten and complement the separately-prepared rice. Stew peas contains a considerable amount of protein. Stew peas is