Name: Black-Eye Pea Fritter
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H57M0.000S
Yield: 40 fritters
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black-eye peas, picked through and rinsed; 1 medium onion, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 6 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup grated and squeezed cucumber; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt; Pepper

Directions

In a bowl, cover the beans with water, and soak overnight in a cool or refrigerated place. After draining the beans, peel off the outer skins.
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the beans until the are finely ground. Turn the mixture out into a bowl.
In the bowl of the same food processor, put the onion, garlic, and scallions; process until finely chopped. Add onion mixture to beans, and add the rest of the spices. Put the mixture into the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F, using a # 40 ice cream scooper or a tablespoon, drop the mixture into the oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
Serve with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce:

Yield: 2 cups

Put the yogurt, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put mixture into the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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