Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Bites with a Sweet Cranberry Dipping Sauce

Name: Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Bites with a Sweet Cranberry Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and roughly mashed; 237 milliliters cooked ham, finely chopped; 237 milliliters cornstarch; 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 servings Salt; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 4 servings Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 can whole cranberry sauce

Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pean and Ham Bites with a Sweet Cranberry Dipping Sauce is a gluten free and dairy free recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This side dish has 428 calories, 10g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up maple syrup, black-eyed peas, shallots, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the peas, shallot, bell pepper and ham.

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Bell Pepper

Shallot

Peas

Ham

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Bowl

Mix in cornstarch, egg whites, salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Corn Starch

Egg Whites

In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, syrup and garlic powder.

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Syrup

Garlic Powder

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Sauce Pan

Heat through until warm. Cover and keep warm.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer until it reaches 325 degrees F. Working in batches and using 2 teaspoons, carefully slide small portions (bites) of the pea mixture into the hot oil. Note: The pea mixture is not very firm, so you have to slide them into the hot oil

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Cooking Oil