Split pea

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 20 Views |

It happens to the best of us; you are gliding down the grocery aisle, with a tight budget and before you know it, a packet of A Star peas has caught your eye and into your shopping trolley it goes.

They are a brilliant local brand, so you already know the quality is top-tier, but it is only when you are unpacking the bags at home that the reality hit me. Dried peas have simply never been a standard pantry staple for my kitchen.

Unlike frozen peas that you can carelessly throw into a fried rice or a pasta dish at the very last minute to add a pop of colour, dried peas demand a certain level of, dedication, and administrative patience.

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