Green peas are a common type of legume. To extend their shelf life, facilitate storage and transportation, and enhance their nutritional value, green peas are often processed. So, how are green peas processed? Freezing and frying are two common methods.
How are frozen green peas processed?
Frozen green peas are mainly used for home cooking or as a semi-finished ingredient. Their characteristic is that they retain the color, nutrients, and original flavor of fresh green peas.
- Raw Material Selection: Select plump, bright green peas to ensure good product quality.
- Washing and Sorting: Use a washing machine to thoroughly clean the surface impurities from the peas, and simultaneously sort out any substandard peas.
- Blanching: Briefly heat the peas in boiling water or steam for 1-3 minutes to fix the green color and prevent discoloration, thus preparing them for quick freezing.
- Cooling: After blanching, the green beans need to be immediately placed in a cold water bath for rapid cooling to prevent them from continuing to soften due to residual heat.
- Quick Freezing: Using a mesin pembekuan, the green beans are rapidly frozen at -35℃ to -40℃, allowing the water inside the beans to quickly form small ice crystals, thus avoiding damage to the tissue structure.
How to eat:
Frozen green peas cannot be consumed directly; they require simple processing (such as stir-frying or steaming) before consumption.
How are fried green peas processed?
Fried green peas are a type of snack food with a crispy texture and rich flavor. The finished product can be eaten directly.
- Raw material preparation: Fresh, plump green peas are selected, washed, and cleaned to remove impurities.
- Soaking: The green peas must be soaked for a long period (usually 4–10 hours) to allow them to absorb water and swell, ensuring even heating during the frying process.
- Draining and drying: After soaking, the green peas are drained to remove excess surface water. Some factories also pre-dry them to reduce splashing caused by moisture in the oil.
- Frying: The green peas are placed in a fryer, with the temperature typically controlled at 160–180℃. After frying, the green peas become crispy.
How to eat:
Fried green peas can be eaten directly.
Of course, in addition to the two methods mentioned above, there are other ways to process green peas. If you would like to learn more, please contact us.
