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greenfeline
02-24-2009, 02:40 PM
i think they are fresh peas anyways. I got them in a container (they are not in pods, just the peas) at the asian market in the refrigerated section next to other fresh veggies. I was expecting them to be sweet & yummy like frozen peas, but they are starchy and bitter. I would imagine cooking them would solve the problem, but I don't want to do that!:eek:

I am wondering if I got a bad batch or if fresh peas really aren't so great uncooked. Anyone have any insights?
Veganforlife
02-24-2009, 02:50 PM
New baby peas fresh off the vine are scrumptuous. Maybe just blend them in a smoothie to not waste them...?
debilana
02-24-2009, 02:52 PM
maybe they are edamame? they are a bit different- usually they are briefly steamed before eating.
JennaBoBenna
02-24-2009, 03:00 PM
Hmm! I had bought some peas in just the way you described, at an asian place. I put them in my pasta primavera and they were nice and sweet
juliebove
02-24-2009, 04:12 PM
They might be very mature. Older peas can taste a bit starchy.
greenfeline
02-24-2009, 04:33 PM
They must be old as I kind of suspected. I am thinking they should look bright green, but these are on the dull side.
notwell
02-25-2009, 08:34 AM
peas are yummy
contessa20
03-01-2009, 03:00 PM
Bleck... I bought a pack of "fresh" peas at the farmer's market today and they were disgusting. I thought they tasted like hairspray. I'm betting the ones fresh off the bush would be delish though.
Vaclare79
03-01-2009, 03:41 PM
I bought some bag of peas frozen.. I was thinking I'd warm them under running warm water but then again is a bag of frozen peas really raw ??
rain_or_shine
03-01-2009, 10:02 PM
frozen fruits and veggies...raw or not?...i was wondering that too....
greenfeline
03-02-2009, 10:34 AM
Mostly not raw (they blanch them first), except for some of the organic ones, but you can call the manufacturer to make sure.
RaeCam104
03-02-2009, 10:43 AM
Mostly not raw (they blanch them first), except for some of the organic ones, but you can call the manufacturer to make sure.

Do you know of any brands that are raw offhand? I love raw peas. When I was pregnant with my son I used to eat them by the bowl full!
Colorawdo girl
03-02-2009, 11:28 AM
Raw peas fresh right from the garden in early summer....are delish to me
greenfeline
03-02-2009, 11:30 AM
I don't sorry, I have not bought any for a long time. There might be one named if you do a search on this forum.