Why it works: Peas and olive are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 2,066 recipes. Both carry (z)-hex-3-en-1-ol, which smells freshly cut grass green and herbaceous notes. The science ↓
Wasabi Peas
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the peas
Soak the peas in water to cover overnight.
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Drain the peas, then cook them according to instructions on the package.
Mix the olive oil with the cooked peas until well coated.
Oil a baking sheet and spread the peas evenly across it.
Place in the oven and bake for 5 hours, until the peas appear dry and are crisp when bitten into.
Coat and finish baking
Combine the wasabi powder, tahini, rice vinegar and mustard in a mixing bowl.
Combine the wasabi mixture with the hot peas, making sure that all the peas are evenly coated.
Using a rubber spatula, spread the peas on the baking sheet, separating as many as you can.
Increase the oven temperature to 250°F.
Bake the peas for 10 to 15 minutes, until the coating is dry.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Peas + olivetop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together2,066 recipes
Shared aroma: (z)-hex-3-en-1-ol (freshly cut grass green and herbaceous notes).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
What each ingredient does
- Dried whole peas
- Form the crunchy body of the snack once baked dry.
- Olive oil
- Helps the seasoning coat the peas evenly and adds richness.
The step that matters
Drying the wasabi coating at the higher temperature. Moisture left in the coating makes the peas soft and chewy. Baking drives off the remaining water until the coating is dry, which is what makes the peas crisp. Spreading them apart helps the heat reach every surface.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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