Kala Black Eyed Pea Fritters From The Dutch Antilles Recipes

BLACK EYED PEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large, deep frying pan, heat about 1/2-inch of oil to 350 degrees F.
• Mash cooked peas in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Shape into fritters, whatever size you desire. Carefully add fritters to the hot oil and fry until golden on 1 side. Carefully turn fritters over and continue frying until golden on the second side and cooked through in the middle. Remove and let drain on paper towels. Serve.

KALA (BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS FROM THE DUTCH ANTILLES)

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas into a container, and cover with several inches of water. Allow to stand for 12 hours.
• Drain the water from the black-eyed peas. Place peas into the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarsely ground. Stir in the egg whites, salt, flour, and cayenne pepper to taste until dough consistency. Add more flour if necessary to hold the mixture together. Form into small balls, each about 2 inches diameter.
• Heat the oil in a heavy, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown, about 5 minutes. You may need to lower the heat slightly after cooking the first kala balls. Turn frequently to brown evenly on all sides.

KALA (BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS FROM THE DUTCH ANTILLES)

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas into a container, and cover with several inches of water. Allow to stand for 12 hours.
• Drain the water from the black-eyed peas. Place peas into the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarsely ground. Stir in the egg whites, salt, flour, and cayenne pepper to taste until dough consistency. Add more flour if necessary to hold the mixture together. Form into small balls, each about 2 inches diameter.
• Heat the oil in a heavy, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown, about 5 minutes. You may need to lower the heat slightly after cooking the first kala balls. Turn frequently to brown evenly on all sides.