Bollos (Using Cooked Peas)

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas dried
  • 1 medium onions sliced
  • 2 each garlic cloves bruised
  • 2 large garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 each hot chili peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 1 x vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak the peas in water to cover overnight.
  2. 2
    Drain and place in saucepan with fresh water to cover.
  3. 3
    Add the sliced onion and bruised garlic.
  4. 4
    Bring the water to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours or until the peas are soft.
  5. 5
    Drain well.
  6. 6
    Puree in a food mill or food processor.
  7. 7
    Add the crushed garlic, chili peppers, and salt; mix well.
  8. 8
    Form into 1-inch balls and roll in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  9. 9
    Heat the oil to 350F (180C) and carefully drop the balls in, a few at a time.
  10. 10
    Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Drain on paper towels and serve.

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