Pleasing Bollos Recipe

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These appetizers from Cuba could almost be called "black-eyed pea hushpuppies."

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Black-eyed peas, dried
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 small Green bell pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt

Directions

Soak the peas overnight. Drain, cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, and simmer until soft (about 2 hours). Drain. Add the peas, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Sauté the onion and pepper in the oil until just soft. Add to the pea mixture. Roll into balls about the size of Ping-Pong balls. Deep fry at 350 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Makes about 15Â