Bollos (Using Cooked Peas)
Bollos (Using Cooked Peas) recipe 155
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Ingredients
| 1 ½ | cups |
black-eyed peas
dried |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
sliced |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
bruised |
|
| 2 | large |
garlic cloves
crushed |
* |
| 2 | each |
hot chili peppers
seeded and chopped |
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | x |
vegetable oil
for frying |
* |
Directions
Soak the peas in water to cover overnight.
Drain and place in saucepan with fresh water to cover.
Add the sliced onion and bruised garlic.
Bring the water to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours or until the peas are soft.
Drain well. Purée in a food mill or food processor. Add the crushed garlic, chili peppers, and salt; mix well.
Form into 1-inch balls and roll in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the oil to 350℉ (180℃) and carefully drop the balls in, a few at a time.
Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve.
Mississippi
almost 8 years ago
I tried this twice, thinking I had something wrong the first time. Both were a total disaster. The pea mixture sunk to the bottom and I was left with a little bit of deep fried flour. My Key West born and raised husband was very disappointed.
Lindsay, Canada
almost 8 years ago
Hi Diana, sorry to hear that you failed twice. I have to make this recipe, and to see what will happen. Will let you know my result!
about 2 years ago
Try removing the pea skins after the overnight soak. Combine peas and 8 cloves of garlic and 1/2 an onion. Process until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 tsp, of baking powder. Fry in a shallow pan with 2 cups of oil. Use 2 teaspoons to make drop bollos. Fry until golden brown. Drain in paper towels and salt to taste.