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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Asian
Sauces Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Yellow split peas, soaked
1 1/2 c Water
1 c Chopped onions
2 ts Chopped garlic
1/2 tb Minced ginger
1/2 ts Cumin
1/4 ts Cayenne
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/2 c Chopped cilantro
1 t Fresh lemon juice
1/2 c Wholewheat breadcrumbs
4 tb Safflower oil
1 ea Southeast Asian peanut sauce
Drain peas & rinse well. Place in medium pot with
water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Stir in garlic,
cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt. Bring to a boil &
simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is
absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the
peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro.
Puree for 1 minute. Transfer to a mixing bowl & add
lemon juice & bread crumbs. Mix well. If too dry,
add a little water. Shape into 8 patties.
Heat 2 tb oil in a medium skillet. Cook the patties
for 7 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve with peanut sauce.
