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AKKRA  (Black Eye Pea Fritters)

2 cups black eye peas
3-4 green peppers
salt to taste
fat for frying

Wash and soak dried peas over night in hot water.  Remove out skins.
Soak again until fully swollen.  Pound in a mortar until very smooth
or use food processor. Put aside in a bowl.  Cut up green peppers
and process  them.  Add to pea mixture.  Both must be smooth.  Add
about 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste.  Beat well until thick and
creamy with a wooden spoon.  Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat and
fry until golden brown, drain and serve.

Printable version: akkra.txt.