Fried Black-Eyed Peas

Name: Fried Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried black-eyed peas; 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar; Coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika); 8 cups vegetable oil

Recipe photo courtesy of SIMON WATSON

Hot from the skillet, these small fried peas are tossed with dark-brown sugar for sweetness and smoked paprika for a robust kick.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, October 2010

3 hours 30 mins 30 mins 10

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

8 ounces dried black-eyed peas
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
8 cups vegetable oil

Directions

1. Soak peas in a bowl of cold water for 3 hours. Drain, and pat dry. Whisk together sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and the pimenton.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, fry peas until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray. Drain for about 30 seconds. Immediately transfer peas to a large bowl, and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss lightly to coat.