Black-Eyed Pea Puffs

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(Black-Eyed Pea Puffs)

 

(2 dozen)

 

A spicy, different cocktail snack, this tidbit has been called " an edible

souvenir of Aruba " .

 

Soak overnight in ample water:

 

1/2 lb. boonchi wowo pretu, or black-eyed peas

1 tsp. salt

Place the peas in the folds of a towel and rub vigorously to remove skins.

Discard the skin and dry the peas thoroughly. Put them through a food

grinder.

 

Beat in:

 

1/4 tsp. cayenne

1 tsp. salt

While beating, add a little at a time:

 

1/2 cup water

Continue beating until batter is fluffy and double the original quantity.

Drop by teaspoonfuls into deep, hot fat. Remove when golden brown and drain

on absorbent paper. Serve piping hot.

 

 

 

 

 

Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on

Parade

Mark 12: 30,31

 

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