Frozen peas

Sweet green peas frozen at peak ripeness — often fresher-tasting than 'fresh' peas that traveled days to the store. They're blanched before freezing, so a minute or two in hot liquid is enough.

Frozen peas

Used for

  • stir-fries
  • soups
  • fried rice
  • pot pies

In the kitchen

  • add straight from frozen
  • blanch briefly
  • stir in at the end

Picking it at the store

  • No need to thaw first for most dishes — add them frozen directly to a hot pan or simmering liquid
  • Skip bags with visible ice crystals or clumping, signs of thawing and refreezing

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