Yellow split peas are not very well known in the Netherlands, but they are very tasty. Especially outside Western Europe, the yellow split pea is used in many dishes. The yellow split pea is somewhat milder, fresher, and sweeter than the green one. Because the skin is removed, the pea splits into two halves (split).
Due to the removal of the skin, yellow split peas need to be cooked for less time than whole peas, namely only 40-60 minutes. Unlike the green split pea, it is recommended to soak the yellow one for at least 2 hours.
The yellow split pea is used in dishes such as Dahl and in Iranian recipes. Because split peas no longer have a skin, they are very tasty in soups and purees.
België (nl)