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                            CRISP SPLIT PEAS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Yellow split peas
  2       ts           Baking soda
                       Vegetable oil
                       -- for deep-frying
    1/2   ts           Chili powder
    1/2   ts           Ground coriander
  1       pn           Ground cinnamon
  1       pn           Ground cloves
  1       t            Salt

 Rinse and sort the peas, then place in a large bowl
 and add enough cold water to cover.  Stir in baking
 soda.  Let soak overnight.

 Drain peas, rinse several times in cold water and
 drain thoroughly.  Let stand at least 30 minutes, then
 spread out on paper towels and let dry thoroughly.  In
 a deep, heavy saucepan, heat about 2 inches of oil to
 350 F (180 C) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns
 golden brown in about 65 seconds.  Add peas, a portion
 at a time, and cook until golden.  (Be careful when
 cooking peas; even when completely dry, they often
 cause oil to bubble to top of pan.)  Remove peas from
 hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

 Turn cooked peas into a small bowl.  Sprinkle with
 chili powder, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and salt;
 mix to coat peas with spice mixture. Cool completely;
 store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

 Makes about 1-3/4 cups.

 Source: The Book of Appetizers by June Budgen (HP
 Books/Price Stern Sloan) Typographical errors courtesy
 of: Karen Mintzias



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