BOLLOS (USING COOKED PEAS)

• 1 1 /2 c Dried black-eyed peas
• 1 md Onion; sliced
• 2 Garlic cloves; bruised
• 2 lg Garlic cloves; crushed
• 2 Chili peppers
• -- seeded and chopped
• 1 /2 ts Salt
• 1 /2 c Flour
• Oil for frying

Soak the peas in water to cover overnight.Drain and place in

saucepan with fresh water to cover.Add the sliced onion and bruised

garlic. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours or

until the peas are soft.Drain well.Puree in a food mill or food

processor. Add the crushed garlic, chili peppers, and salt; mix well.

Form into 1-inch balls and roll in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Heat the oil to 350 degrees and carefully drop the balls in, a few at

a time. Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Drain on paper

towels and serve.

* Source: Keys Cuisine - by Linda Gassenheimer * Typed for you by

Karen Mintzias