Gluten-Free Koose (Bean Cakes)
A popular Ghanaian street food made from black-eyed peas, ground into a paste, spiced, and deep-fried until golden brown. A naturally gluten-free and protein-rich snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas
- 1/2 cup Red Onion
- 1/4 tsp Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.
- 3In a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas, red onion, scotch bonnet pepper, ginger, and salt.
- 4Process until you have a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed to help the blending process.
- 5Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
- 6Spoon small dollops of the bean paste into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 7Fry the koose for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8Remove the koose from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 9Serve warm and enjoy!
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