Boussan Touba - Savory Beancakes (burkina Faso)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 14 ounces dried black-eyed peas
• half a small onion, chopped
• 2 small carrots, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and black pepper
• flour, for coating
• peanut oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 soak the black-eyed peas overnight. drain, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until tender. drain.
• 2 put the beans in a blender with the onion, carrots and egg (add a little water if you need to, but not too much). season with salt and pepper and blend into a smooth paste.
• 3 heat the oil until bubbles rise around the non-stirring end of a wooden spoon. meanwhile, shape the paste into flat patties, then dip in flour. fry in the hot oil until browned, turning once.
• 4 hint: don't fiddle with them. it should take about five minutes per side to cook, but if you lift them too often they'll start to disintegrate.