Kala (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters from the Dutch Antilles)

Kala is a popular street food in the Dutch Antilles, especially in Curaçao and Aruba. It is often enjoyed with a spicy dipping sauce.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Kala (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters from the Dutch Antilles)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Antillean Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 bunch Scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water
• as needed for frying Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Soak the black-eyed peas in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
2. In a food processor, blend the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, scallions, and parsley until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
6. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.