Guest guest Posted March 15, 2001 Report Share Posted March 15, 2001 * Exported from MasterCook * Black-Eyed Pea Fritters Recipe By :Marou Ouattara Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans Ethnic/African Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas 4 ounces onions -- peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons water -- (4-6) 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped scallions salt and pepper -- to taste sugar -- optional vegetable oil -- for deep frying Soak black-eyed peas in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain. Squeeze and remove skin. Combine peas, onions, pepper flakes, red bell pepper, scallions, salt and sugar in a food processor. Process until very smooth. Add 4 to 6 tablespoons of water if necessary. You should not feel any lumps when you rub mixture between your fingers. In large pot heat oil to 325 degrees. Stir batter vigorously to remove air bubbles. Scoop up a spoonful of the batter and drop into the oil. Fry until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Source: " CL9651: Black History Week: African American Heritage " S(Formatted by): " KETS on 3/13/01 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 203 Calories; 1g Fat (3.3% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 11mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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