{"product_id":"gungo-peas-pigeon-peas-12-x-2kg","title":"Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas) (12 x 2kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGungo peas, also sold as \u003cstrong\u003epigeon peas\u003c\/strong\u003e, are small, round dried pulses with a nutty, earthy flavour. They are supplied in a bulk box for restaurants, takeaways, caterers and food manufacturers across the UK. The whole peas stay firm through long, slow cooking, which makes them dependable for rice dishes, soups and stews in a commercial kitchen. Buying wholesale keeps a staple pulse in stock for batch cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of Wholesale Gungo Peas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \u0026amp; Wholesale Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bulk box suits restaurants, takeaways, caterers and re-packers who use gungo peas every week and want steady stock on the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Trade Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buying in bulk at a trade price lowers the cost per portion on high-volume dishes and makes menu costing easier to plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole, Firm Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The peas soften but keep their shape, unlike split toor dal, which breaks down into a smooth dal. This gives rice dishes and stews a distinct bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutty, Earthy Flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gungo peas take up coconut milk, thyme, allspice, scotch bonnet and curry spices well, so one ingredient works across several menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak Before Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried peas cook more evenly after an overnight soak. Build this into your prep schedule and taste a few before taking the pot off the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling for Bulk Packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry place, ideally in an airtight container, away from strong odours. Reseal the bulk box after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePopular Recipes Using Gungo Peas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGungo peas appear on Caribbean, Latin American and South Asian menus across UK kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice and Peas:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmered with rice, coconut milk, thyme and spring onion as the classic side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGungo Peas Soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked slowly with root vegetables, dumplings and seasoning for a filling soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Pelau:\u003c\/strong\u003e added to browned chicken and rice in a one-pot dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArroz con Gandules:\u003c\/strong\u003e stirred through sofrito rice with pork or ham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut Pigeon Pea Curry:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmered in coconut milk with onion, garlic and mild spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGungo Pea Stew:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked down with pumpkin, carrot and thyme for a thick stew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Tur Curry:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooked with tomato, ginger and masala for an Indian-style pulse curry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGungo Pea Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooled and tossed with peppers, red onion, lime and fresh herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable and Pea Stew with Dumplings:\u003c\/strong\u003e a hearty one-pot meal for lunch counters and cafes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Gungo Peas for Your Business?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Restaurants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak a large batch ahead of service and keep prep consistent across lunch and dinner menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Takeaways:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook big pots of peas for daily side orders and know your stock will last through busy weekends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Caterers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole peas hold their shape when kept warm, so they suit buffets, events and large-scale catering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Food Manufacturers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A uniform whole pulse suits ready meals, sauces and soup production where portion consistency matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Wholesalers and Re-packers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A staple pulse with steady demand, easy to split into your own retail packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChefs, cafes, caterers and wholesalers of every size can buy gungo peas in bulk at a wholesale price. Stock your commercial kitchen with a dependable pulse for everyday menus. Order your bulk box of gungo peas today and keep your kitchen supplied at trade price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Nuts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58634716283261,"sku":"5060101116562","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1817\/5800\/files\/gungo-peas-pigeon-peas.jpg?v=1775047443","url":"https:\/\/bulknuts.co.uk\/products\/gungo-peas-pigeon-peas-12-x-2kg","provider":"Bulk Nuts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}