As soon as they are tender, which will vary with the size and age of the peas, they can be served just as they are.

The flavour of peas cooked this way is so delicious that they are nicest eaten with plain bread.

When old peas are cooked this way it is customary to add a little white powdered sugar.
PEAS, GREEN, PLAIN BOILED .-- Shell the peas, and throw them into boiling water slightly salted.

Keep the lid off the saucepan and throw in a few sprigs of fresh green mint five minutes before you drain them off.

Young peas will take about ten to twenty minutes, and full-grown peas rather longer.