SC - Nerve Bisquits???

[Lady Di]

LrdRas at aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 1/26/99 2:28:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, allilyn at juno.com
> writes:
> 
> << What do people think of this form of 'pea broth'?  Or do you all know
>  this and I'm the only one who didn't?  Does anyone remember, off-hand,
>  where the pea broth recipes are, before I have to check everything??
> 
> 
>  Regards,
> 
>  Allison >>
> 
> It sounds really tasty. My first question though is what form of peas did you
> use? If they were split peas I can see why you fail to get a clear broth.
> Split peas were an invention of the Victorian era and did not exist in period.
> 
> Dried peas in period were whole dried peas which can be bought at some
> markets, especially those that carry Goya products, including the white peas
> that are occasionally mentioned in period recipes. These peas when cooked
> still have there 'husk' on them and do not turn into a homogenous mush. The
> broth is relatively clear depending on the added ingredients.
> 
> Ras

On a partially related note, there are, however, numerous period uses
for, and references to, a variety of hulled (as in removal of the
cotyledon, as well as the seed pod), and sometimes chopped, dried beans,
so while split peas don't seem to appear in the medieval European cook's
arsenal of goodies, split favas do.
 
Adamantius
Østgardr, East
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Phil & Susan Troy

troy at asan.com
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