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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Soak the black-eyed peas in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
- In a food processor, blend the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, scallions, and parsley until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.