Homemade Pea Milk

Yes, homemade pea milk. How times have changed. And yes, our version doesn’t split in tea! Result.

Ingredients

-1 ml (30.4fl.oz)+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Put the yellow split peas into a bowl and cover with 3 cups (750ml) of water. Cover with a plate and leave to soak for 8 hours or overnight.

   
2. 2

   Drain and rinse the yellow split peas, then put them into a pot along with 3 cups (750ml) of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes–1 hour, or until the yellow split peas are soft.

   
3. 3

   Drain the yellow split peas and put them into a blender along with 3.5 cups (875ml) of filtered water, the oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Remove the stones from the dates and add them to the blender. Blend for 30–60 seconds, or until smooth.

   
4. 4

   Sit a nut milk bag or a muslin cloth over a large bowl and pour the pea milk into the bag. Squeeze the bag so the pea milk comes out and the pulp remains inside (you can add the pulp to cakes!). Transfer the liquid to a bottle with an airtight lid and place in the fridge. The pea milk will keep for up to 4 days, refrigerated.