Gordon Ramsay’s Mushy Peas Were My 10-Minute Reset Meal

I boiled over. Literally and emotionally.
All I wanted was a quick side of Gordon Ramsay’s Mushy Peas to go with my fish fingers and pretend I was in a pub. Instead, I blinked for five seconds and the pot foamed like a volcano. Peas everywhere. One hit my sock. I still don’t know how.

But I kept going. Because I was already in too deep and had cream out.

What Gordon Ramsay Would Do

Gordon? He’d keep it calm. He’d blanch his peas, butter them up, maybe whisper to them about seasoning. Probably swirl in cream with one of those smug wooden spoons and finish with something green and chefy—like mint. He’d call it elegant. Rustic. British comfort done right.

What I Changed (And Why)

I had no time. No patience. And the mental state of a scrambled egg.

So instead of doing things gently, I cooked the peas too hard, forgot to measure my cream, and added garlic because I needed drama. I didn’t even get the butter in until mid-blend. Honestly, it was chaos in a blender—but somehow it worked.

Also, I didn’t make it “smooth.” I blended it for like 10 seconds, got bored, and moved on.

How It Turned Out

WILDLY green. Like, cartoon green. And shockingly creamy for how much I fumbled the ratios.

It had this garlicky, buttery vibe with little pockets of pea chunk, and I ate it standing at the counter with a spoon. Didn’t even wait for my fish fingers.

I added lemon zest halfway through eating it because why not. It slapped.

So, Was It Worth It?

Absolutely. For 3 minutes of effort (plus 10 minutes of cleanup because I boiled over), I got a side dish that felt warm, soft, and kind of like a green mashed potato with personality.

Would I make it again? Probably with less rage next time. But yes.

How to Make Mushy Peas Like a Hot Mess Champion

If I can do this while emotionally unraveling, you can do it on a normal day.

Smart Tips

• Don’t walk away from the pot. Pea water boils FAST.
• Blend less than you think. Unless you want baby food.
• Lemon zest = secret sauce. Just trust me.
• Butter at the end still works. Don’t panic if you forget it.
• It’s better hot. Reheating? Add a splash of cream.

FAQs

Can I skip the cream?
Sure. Use milk, butter, or just mash the peas without any dairy if you like it lighter.

Is it supposed to be super smooth?
Nope. That’s not mushy. That’s puree. Leave some chunks in there.

Can I reheat it?
Yeah, just don’t microwave it dry. Add a splash of cream or water to revive it.

Do I have to use garlic or lemon zest?
Not at all. But if you’re spiraling—it helps.