Black-eyed Pea Fritters

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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

A fritters made of black eyed pea's.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 small fresh chiles, preferably habanero, or small dried chiles, stemmed and seeded, or 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce, optional
  • Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for deep-frying
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
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Directions

  1. 1. Rinse and dry the peas and then place them in a food processor with the garlic, salt, pepper, and chiles. Process until the mixture is well combined and then pulse until the mixture becomes fluffy.
  2. 2. Put about 3 inches of oil in a deep saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer or a pinch of the batter sizzles, but not violently.
  3. 3. Using a tablespoon, gently drop spoonfuls of the pea mixture into the oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes or a little more. Work in batches, taking care not to crowd the fritters.
  4. 4. Drain on paper towels and serve with lime wedges.