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                       BOLLOS (USING COOKED PEAS)

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Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks                           Vegetarian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Dried black-eyed peas
  1       md           Onion -- sliced
  2                    Garlic cloves -- bruised
  2       lg           Garlic cloves -- crushed
  2                    Chili peppers
                       -- seeded and chopped
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Flour
                       Oil for frying

 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.  Puree 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
 degrees 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.

 * Source: Keys Cuisine - by Linda Gassenheimer * Typed
 for you by Karen Mintzias



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