Split Pea Mash - Simple Hearty Side Dish

Split pea mash is a filling side dish made from just three ingredients: the peas are soaked overnight, boiled until fully soft, and mashed with salt and butter. It takes longer than an average side dish, but the result is worth it. I recommend serving it hot, and using any leftovers as a filling for hand pies - enjoy!

Split Pea Mash

A filling pea side dish with salt and butter: soak overnight, cook low and slow, then blend into a smooth mash.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Soaking the peas 8 hours hrs

Total Time 9 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side dishes

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cup split peas
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 4-5 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

Method

 

1. Rinse the peas under running water and soak overnight in cold water for 8-12 hours.
2. Rinse the peas again, transfer to a pot, and cover with water by about an inch. Cook for 1.5-2 hours until fully soft, topping up water as it boils away.
   
3. Remove from the heat, drain any remaining water, add salt and butter, and blend until smooth. Serve hot.
   

Notes

Leftover mash can be used as a filling for hand pies.

Tips

• You only need a little water for cooking - it should cover the peas by about an inch; top it up gradually if it boils away.
• Leftover mash works great as a filling for hand pies.