Key West Bollos(Black-Eyed Pea Fritters; Boy-O'S)

1. 1

   Cover peas with water and soak overnight.

2. 2

   Remove skins by rubbing between hands.

3. 3

   Cover beans with additional water in another bowl and skins should rise to the surface; drain.

4. 4

   Combine peas, garlic, hot sauce and salt in work bowl of food processor or blender, adding small amount of water to keep mixture moving. Process until mixture has a fine consistency.

5. 5

   Beat mixture by hand until it is like cake batter.

6. 6

   Heat oil to 365u00b0.

7. 7

   Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.

8. 8

   Turn to brown on both sides.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Test for doneness and should look like hush puppies. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

11. 11

    Bollo mix is always best if made a day or two ahead to allow flavors to marry, getting all the work out of the way.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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