Blackeyed Pea Cakes Recipe

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   Cover the blackeyed peas with cool water and soak overnight.

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   Drain the peas.

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   Soak the shrimp in cool water for 30 min, and then drain off excess water.

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   Place the peas, shrimp and onion in a blender, along with the beaten egg and 1/4 c. of the cornmeal, and puree till smooth.

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   Add in salt if necessary (the dry shrimp may already be salty).

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   Combine the remaining 1/4 c. of cornmeal and the flour in a bowl.

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   Form the pea mix into small patties and dredge them in the cornmeal mix.

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   Pour the oil into a frying pan and heat over moderate heat.

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   Test by dropping in a little of the pea mix.

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    If it bubbles immediately and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.

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    Drop 4 to 6 patties into the warm oil and panfry till golden brown, shaking the pan constantly, turning the patties once, about 1 to 2 min.

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    Remove with a strainer or possibly slotted spoon.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Continue to panfry patties in batches.

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    Serve with Tomatillo-Scallion Mayonnaise.

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    This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.