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Black-Eye Pea Fritter (Cheryl Smith) Recipe

Black-Eye Pea Fritter (Cheryl Smith) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb 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 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1 to 2 tsp 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 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sugar
salt
pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, cover the beans with water, and soak overnight in a cool or refrigerated place. After draining the beans, peel off the outer skins.
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the beans until the are finely ground. Turn the mixture out into a bowl.
In the bowl of the same food processor, put the onion, garlic, and scallions; process until finely chopped. Add onion mixture to beans, and add the rest of the spices. Put the mixture into the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
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. Drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
Serve with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce:
Put the yogurt, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put mixture into the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Yield: 2 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	15.4 Kcal (64 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.21g	0%
Cholesterol	0.8mg	0%
Sodium	110.02mg	5%
Potassium	33.39mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.18g	0%
Sugars	0.59g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	1%
Protein	0.35g	1%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	12.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.19 Kcal (227 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.73g	0%
Cholesterol	2.8mg	0%
Sodium	387.23mg	5%
Potassium	117.54mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.14g	0%
Sugars	2.07g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	1%
Protein	1.24g	1%
Vitamin C	8mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	44.7mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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