Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Bites with a Sweet Cranberry Dipping Sauce

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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A Southern holiday staple with a new twist!

Ingredients

  • 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and roughly mashed
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 4 egg whites
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

In a large bowl combine the peas, shallot, bell pepper and ham. Mix in cornstarch, egg whites, salt and pepper, to taste.

For the dipping sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, syrup and garlic powder. Heat through until warm. Cover and keep warm.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer until it reaches 325 degrees F. Working in batches and using 2 teaspoons, carefully slide small portions (bites) of the pea mixture into the hot oil. Note: The pea mixture is not very firm, so you have to slide them into the hot oil

very slowly to they will keep their shape. Deep-fry for approximately 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined baking tray.

Serve alongside warm cranberry dipping sauce.

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  • on November 23, 2009

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    I thought this sounded weird but the reviews were great so I decided to try it and see if it would be a good holiday dish to serve to friends and family. My husband was my skeptical Guinea Pig. He really gobled them up! They were so crunchy and the sauce is perfect with them. My friends and family are in for a real treat!! Thanks Paula, for another fabulous dish! You Rock!!

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  • on December 27, 2008

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    My husband saw Paula make these fritters on one of her shows and he went right out to buy the ingredients and surprised me with them. Delicious!

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  • on January 05, 2008

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    I made these New Year's Day and they were a huge hit! Thanks Paula, for yet another amazingly flavorful way to eat black-eyed peas!

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