Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh black-eyed peas  
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/2 yellow onion (grated)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper (use spicy pepper of choice, finely chopped)
  
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  
• Salt
  
• Black pepper

Directions

• Soak the peas in cool water for 10-20 minutes.
  
• With your hands in the water, rub peas between your palms to remove the skins, which will float to the top.
  
• Skim skins off and repeat the cleaning process until there are no more skins.
  
• Drain the peas and mash them with about 1/3 cup water.
  
• If the mixture appears dry, add more water, a few teaspoons at a time.
  
• Add egg, onions, chili pepper, and salt and pepper to taste.
  
• Mix well.
  
• Shape mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
  
• Heat oil in a large pan.
  
• Drop balls into oil and cook for around 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  

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