This is an old Lancashire traditional street snack sold in little white polystyrene cups from Bonfire night onwards. These are Carlin peas, also called Pigeon peas. They are also apparently a traditional northern food eaten during Lent on Passion Sunday, the Sunday before Palm Sunday. They boast a remarkable nutritional profile, these peas are naturally low in fat, while providing over 23g per 100g of both protein + fibre! Particularly high in manganese, molybdenum + vitamin B— primarily B1. Manganese and molybdenum in case you are interested, both detox the body AND repair damaged DNA plus B vitamins are good for the nerves. These little guys certainly pack a punch....Easy to make and very tasty too!
Here is the Recipe
