Black-Eye Pea Fritter Recipe

Name: Black-Eye Pea Fritter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black-eye peas, picked through and rinsed; 1 medium onion, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 6 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup grated and squeezed cucumber; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black-eye peas, picked through and rinsed
1 medium onion, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup grated and squeezed cucumber
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
Pepper

1
In a bowl, cover the beans with water, and soak overnight in a cool or refrigerated place.
2
After draining the beans, peel off the outer skins.
3
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the beans until the are finely ground.
4
Turn the mixture out into a bowl.
5
In the bowl of the same food processor, put the onion, garlic, and scallions; process until finely chopped.
6
Add onion mixture to beans, and add the rest of the spices.
7
Put the mixture into the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
8
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F, using a # 40 ice cream scooper or a tablespoon, drop the mixture into the oil, and fry until golden brown.
9
Drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
10
Serve with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.
11
Put the yogurt, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine.
12
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
13
Put mixture into the refrigerator until ready to serve.

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black-eye peas, picked through and rinsed, 1 medium onion, minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 6 scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black-Eye Pea Fritter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Eye Pea Fritter

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