Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas

Name: Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 8 h 30 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 454 grams dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed; 4 servings canola oil for frying; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 onion, cut into large dice; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 2g of fat, and If you have kosher salt, onion, canolan oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Place the black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.

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The next day, drain and rinse the peas.

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Pour in enough water to cover the peas by 3-inches, then stir in the onion, bay leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the peas are tender but not mushy, 40 to 50 minutes.

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Add more water if needed to keep the peas covered while cooking.

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Drain the peas in a colander set in the sink, and spread them onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels or dish towels to drain. Discard bay leaves, and refrigerate the peas until ready to fry.

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