Hodmedods British Pulses and Grains
The really special thing about Hodmedods pulses and grains is that they are all grown in Britain, and quite often in the East Anglian region. These are all foods which were once a mainstay of the British diet, but have been marginalised by the commercial food industry. What they represent is a far more sustainable way of getting our protein: getting your potein from imported pulses, processed foods or meat is much less efficient.
British Baked Beans, 400g
An absolute favourite of the British palate, only here actually made with British ingredints. Note that the beans used are fava beans, rather than the more commonly used (not British) haricot beans. Not organic
Think baked beans are British? They are now! We use only British-grown fava beans - Britain's original bean, grown here since the Iron Age. Our Baked British Beans are deliciously different, with large meaty fava beans in a tasty tomato sauce.
Our Baked British Beans are cooked and ready to eat, hot or cold. They're good served on toast but also delicious added to stews, curries or casseroles. Or even in a pie.
Cooking on the Hob:
Empty contents into saucepan. Heat gently for 4-5 minutes while stirring. For best flavour do not boil or overcook. Do not reheat.
Microwave Cooking:
Empty contents into a non-metallic bowl and cover. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway. Check the food is hot, stir well and serve. Do not reheat.
*May need some picking over before use*
Norfolk farmer Henry Raker harvested the first ever field-scale crop of British chickpeas in 2019. This year's crop was harvested in September and has now been cleaned and packed. After a tricky summer in the field it'd be fair to say that the 2021 harvest chickpeas don't look as perfect as their imported cousins, but they taste fantastic.
With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt.
Carlin peas are great in soups, stews, curries and salad, pairing well with roast vegetables.
Soak overnight - or quick-soak by placing in boiling water, taking it off the heat and leaving for one hour.
After soaking , rinse, place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.
Adding baking powder when soaking will result in softer cooked peas. Cooked peas can be used immediately or frozen.
Olive green lentils grown in Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex.
Tasty, versatile and easy to cook, whole lentils don't need to be soaked and add a rich, nutty flavour to soups, stews and salads.
Check for any stones, rinse, cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (until tender). Or add directly to stews and casseroles, the lentils will cook with the other ingredients. Whole lentils retain their shape when cooked
Whole Blue Peas are the same peas used for Split Green Peas but with the skin left on. They're a firm but tasty pea with plenty of bite and superb in spicy dishes.
Soak overnight, drain and rinse. Place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender.
Ingredients: blue peas
Split Green Peas provide a rich colour and flavour to warming and hearty soups or dips.
Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.
To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.
Delicate quinoa is tasty, nutritious, versatile and easy to cook. This quinoa provides a great British-grown alternative to cous cous or rice, can be added when baking bread or cakes, and makes a superb breakfast porridge too.
Rinse, cover with 1 and a half to 2 parts water or stock for each 1 part quinoa, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add more water if necessary. The grains will swell to 3 to 4 times their original size and become translucent.
Hodmedods have roasted their British-grown yellow peas and fava beans in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a sprinkling of sea salt and cracked black pepper.
These roasted peas and beans are full of protein and fibre.
Ingredients: split yellow peas (43%), split fava beans (43%), rapeseed oil, potato starch, spices (cracked black pepper, black pepper), sea salt, rice flour, sugar, natural black pepper flavouring, onion powder, yeast extract
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
Hodmedods have roasted British-grown fava beans in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a chilli kick and cooling lime.
Delicious, nutritious and good for the soil and bees, fava beans are Britain's original bean, grown here since the Iron Age. Hodmedods roasted beans are full of protein and fibre.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans) (85.6%), rapeseed oil, salt, rice flour, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, spices (cayenne, coriander, black pepper), yeast extract, herb (parsley), lime oil
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
British-grown fava beans raosted in rapeseed oil and seasoned with a little sea salt to create this moreish snack. Delicious, nutritious and good for the soil and bees, fava beans are Britain's original bean, grown here since the Iron Age. These beans are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1/3 the fat of roasted nuts.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans) (89%), rapeseed oil, salt
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
British-grown fava beans roasted in rapeseed oil with the added the tang of cider vinegar for a tempting and tasty snack. Our roasted beans are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1/3 the fat of roasted nuts.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans) (84%), rapeseed oil, cider vinegar powder, sea salt
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS SESAME
Roasted British-grown green peas in rapeseed oil, seasoned with a little sea salt to create this "ridiculously moreish" snack. Hodmedods roasted peas are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1/3 the fat of roasted nuts.
Ingredients:Green Peas (89%), Rapeseed Oil, Salt
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
Hodmedods have roasted British-grown yellow peas in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a little sea salt to create this "ridiculously moreish" snack. These roasted peas are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1/3 the fat of roasted nuts.
Ingredients: Yellow Peas (89%), Rapeseed Oil, Salt
ALLERGY INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
Hodmedods have roasted British-grown yellow peas in rapeseed oil and added the tang of cider vinegar for a tempting and tasty snack. Their roasted peas are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1/3 the fat of roasted nuts.
Ingredients: Yellow Peas (86%), Rapeseed Oil, Cider Vinegar Powder, Salt.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
May Contain: PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
Hodmedods have roasted their British-grown yellow peas in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with deliciously smoky paprika.
These roasted peas are full of protein and fibre, and delicious to boot!
Ingredients: Split Yellow Peas (85.4%), Rapeseed Oil, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices (Paprika, Cayenne, Black Pepper), Smoked Paprika, Yeast Extract, Smoke Flavouring
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
May contain PEANUTS, NUTS, SESAME
Split Fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking. Use them to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.
To cook simply cover the beans with water or stock, boil for 10 minutes then simmer, braise or roast for 20-30 minutes more. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans)
Split Yellow Peas are one of the most used pulses in British cooking, with a satisfying flavour and smooth texture, they add body and depth to soups, stews, dhals and dips. Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.
To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.
Ingredients: yellow peas
Carlin Peas (Black Badger Beans), also known as Black or Grey Peas, are cooked and ready to use. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt. With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas.
Drain and rinse thoroughly. The peas are ready to use, hot or cold. Add to stews, curries, salads or use to make hummus. To heat, add to cooked dish and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Ingredients: carlin peas, water
ALLERGY INFORMATION
No Allergens
Britain's original bean, fava beans are delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Whole Fava Beans in Water are cooked and ready to use. They're perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.
Drain and rinse thoroughly. To heat, add to cooked dish and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Ingredients: whole fava beans (broad beans), Water, concentrated lemon juice
ALLERGY INFORMATION
No Allergens
Fava beans cooked with mild and aromatic spices
This organic canned Vaal Dhal is inspired by the cuisine of Gujarat in northern India. British-grown fava beans are cooked with a blend of mild and aromatic spices. Needing just a little heat and a good stir this dhal is ready to eat as a satisfying side dish or can be cooked with other ingredients to create a more substantial curry. Try adding water or stock for a curry soup.
Dhal naturally separates in the can. Carefully empty entire contents into saucepan and stir well. Heat gently for 4-5 minutes while stirring. For best flavour do not boil or overcook. Do not reheat.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans) (45%), water**, tomato puree, rapeseed oil, rice flour, sugar, salt**, herbs and spices (cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, caraway seeds, chilli powder, coriander leaf, MUSTARD* seeds)
*Allergen
**non-organic ingredients
Whole dried fava beans, 500g Organic
Britain's original bean, fava beans are delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Whole Fava Beans are perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.
Whole dried fava beans retain their skin and require soaking before use, but hold their shape even after prolonged cooking.
Soak overnight, drain and rinse. Place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender. Refreshing the water during cooking will remove more of the natural tannins from the bean skins and give a more subtle flavour.