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1/2 lb. boonchi wowo preto or black-eyed peas
1 tsp salt
1/4 tspcayenne
1 tsp salt
water
Optional: fresh peper cut in small pieces

Soak overnight in ample water
1/2 lb boonchi wowo pretu or black eyed peas
1 tsp salt

place the peas in the folds of a towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Discard the skin and dry the peas thoroughly. Put them through a food grinder (with peper).

Beat in:
1/4 tsp cayenne
salt

While beating add a little at a time:
1/2 cup water

Continue beating until batter is fluffy and double the original quantity. Drop by teaspoonfuls into deep, hot fat.

Remove when golden brown and drain on absorbent paper. Serve piping hot.