Bollos (Using Cooked Peas)
Bollos (Using Cooked Peas) recipe
Yield
30 frittersPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
black-eyed peas
dried |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
sliced |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
bruised |
|
| 2 | large |
garlic cloves
crushed |
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|
| 2 | each |
hot chili peppers
seeded and chopped |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon | salt |
|
| ½ | cup | all-purpose flour |
|
| 1 | x |
vegetable oil
for frying |
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|
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
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.
Comments
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.
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!
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.