Pea sprouts are young, tender shoots with or without tiny leaves, while pea shoots have long thin stems, climbing tendrils, and large leaves. Sprouted peas are mild and can be eaten raw or lightly cooked, and contain many vital vitamins. They can be mixed and stored separately for years. Pea sprouts can be eaten in soups, steamed, fried, or added to salads. Stir-fried pea sprouts are cooked until slightly wilted and no longer. A quick way to fry sprouts is to sauté minced garlic in a little oil and add some red chillies.
Pea sprouts is the term given to sprouted peas that have small, tender shoots with or without tiny leaves. Technically, they’re different from pea shoots, which are sprouts that have been allowed to grow more; pea shoots have long thin stems, climbing tendrils and large leaves. People may use both terms to refer to pea sprouts, although they are representative of sprouts in different stages of growth. Sprouted peas have a mild flavor and can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. They contain many vital vitamins that help the body eliminate toxins more easily.
Common peas that are good for sprouting include Alaskan peas, snow peas, and bill hops. Yellow peas and speckled peas are also interesting pea varieties for sprouting. By mixing different peas together and sprouting them, you get a very colorful and nutrient-rich sprouted pea blend. Peas can be blended or stored separately for years. When sprouted in a commercial sprouter or using other methods, they sprout very fast.
Just two days old sprouts can be delicious. For the most part, kids love to eat pea sprouts because they have roots on one side and leaves on the other with peas in between. Young shoots also keep well in the refrigerator. They can be eaten in soups, simply steamed or fried with vegetables, meat or seafood. Raw sprouts can be chopped and added to salads.
Some peas, such as fat marrow peas, are used in the UK to make mushy peas after sprouting them. Stir-fried pea sprouts are one of the best ways to cook these tender sprouts because they retain both the color and subtle flavor of the pea. The important thing to remember is to cook the sprouts until slightly wilted and no longer.
A quick way to fry sprouts is to sauté minced garlic in a little oil and add some red chillies. The mixture is fried for a few seconds until the oil acquires a spicy aroma and the peppers become darker. Pea sprouts can be tossed with a little more garlic and fried for a minute. When served hot, these pea sprouts are a wonderful dish on their own or can be added as a side dish to other dishes. Adding some freshly ground black pepper or a light soy sauce also enhances the taste of the sprouts.
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