These Black-Eyed Pea Fritters are absolutely delicious. Perfect for an appetizer or snack.
I love beans, and luckily for me, Colombian cuisine is filled with great tasting bean dishes. One of my favorites is a simple fritter made with black eyed peas. It's not fancy, but it's really good!
What are Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra?
It's a traditional dish from the Atlantic Coast of Colombia. Black-eyed peas, or Frijoles de Cabecita Negra, as they are called in Colombia, are an important ingredient in the Atlantic coast cuisine.
There are many dishes native to this region of Colombia that use this type of bean. Arroz con Fríjol de Cabecita Negra(Black-eyed Pea Rice), Sopa de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra(Black-eyed Pea Soup) and these Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra (Black-eyed Pea Fritters), are just some of the more popular dishes from the Atlantic coast region of Colombia.
Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra (Black-eyed Pea Fritters)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups black-eyed peas soaked in water overnight
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to your taste
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas. Place them the food processor and process for 30 seconds. (This will help the bean separate from the husks).
- Place the crushed beans in a bowl with water and mix well. Drain and take off all the husk and discard. Save the white beans and set aside.
- Return the peeled beans to a clean food processor and add the eggs, cornstarch, salt, pepper, sugar and garlic powder. Process until paste is formed.
- In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Drop bean batter very gently into oil by the tablespoonful, 5-6 at a time, being careful not to overfill the pan.
- Turn the fritters with a slotted spoon until they are puffed up and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Remove fritters from oil and drain on paper towels.
Notes
Nutrition
When the dough balls hit the oil, they puff up a little. The inside becomes light and airy whereas the outside forms a crispy crust. They make a wonderful appetizer or snack for everyone, including vegetarians. I like to serve mine with salsa rosada (pink sauce) on the side.
Step by Step to Make Black Eyed Fritters
Belinda @zomppa
Beautiful! I was wondering what that pink sauce is - what a great complement!
Erica
Thanks, Belinda!
Joanne
I'm definitely going to have to give these a try! Beans in fritter form sound good to me!
Erica
Thanks,Joanne!They are very good!
Lori Lynn
Hi Erica - these fritters sound great! We love beans too, and fried with a pink sauce, heaven!
LL
Erica
Thank you, Lori!
Chris
Those are so impressive!!!!!!!
Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
I like that pink sauce witht he bunuelos. Never thought of using black eyed peas
Katrina
I made these for brunch on New Year's Day. Served with bacon and pineapple. They were delicious! Graciás.
I am going to try your arepa recipe, as well. My daughter loves the Goya ones from the store, but they have so much crappy stuff in them!
B well,
KK
Victoria V.
Hola!
Las hice tipo hamburguesa y mi novio dice que saben a pollo jajajaja, no las frei, solo vuelta y vuelta en la sarten, increible! Muchas gracias!
coleen
Is it possible to make them in the oven instead of frying?
Erica Dinho
Hi Coleen, I always fry them, but you can try bake them!
Ibeth Guzman
Hello. Can I use a blender instead of a food processor? Thanks
Erica Dinho
Yes.