Bollitos

Directions

1. 1
   Drain liquid from canned peas, rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain again.
2. 2
   Grind peas with the garlic and a little bit of water in a blender until you have a thick, lumpy puree.
3. 3
   Add in the salt and cumin and blend well.
4. 4
   In a pan, lightly saute the chopped onion and green pepper for 1-2 minutes in 2 tablespoons olive oil; let cool.
5. 5
   In a bowl, mix the onion/pepper mixture into the ground pea mixture.
6. 6
   Add in fresh lime juice.
7. 7
   Gradually blend in white flour, a little at a time, until your dough is the consistency of cookie dough.
8. 8
   Use a large deep frying pan; add vegetable oil to a depth of about 3 inches; heat oil to about 360°-375°; don't let the oil get too hot (you may use a deep fat fryer if you have one, following the maker's directions).
9. 9
   Drop dough by tablespoons into the hot oil-cook a few at a time and don't overcrowd the pan.
10. 10
    Let them cook until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; serve hot with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired.