How are pea varieties divided?
Sugar peas are harvested when the pods are fully grown, and the seeds are in the form of embryos. A characteristic feature of this type of pea is the lack of a hard, parchment-like lining in the pod walls. This makes them edible whole, even when fresh. Inside the pod, you'll find very tasty, sweet, round seeds. On the other hand, field peas should be harvested after the pods have fully grown and the seeds have developed. Field peas are collected for their dry seeds, which are cleaned from the husk, i.e., hulled. Such seeds are used for traditional pea soup or cabbage with peas, as well as for what is known as green peas. In contrast to sugar peas, the pod itself is not suitable for consumption.
The tastiest dishes with peas
For culinary purposes, mainly the seeds are used, which contain a lot of protein. Immature pea seeds are green and are collected for direct consumption, freezing, or canning. Mature and dried pea seeds are cooked and used as the basis for various meals or as an addition to other dishes. A traditional Polish dish is peas served with cabbage and pea soup.
