Ingredients

1 pound black-eyed beans
1 small onion, very finely chopped
2 cups oil
2 tsp. salt

How to make it

1. Pour beans into a large bowl and add water. Stir until skins
   float.
2. Strain into colander; allow all skin and eyes to flow out.
3. Blend beans, onion and pepper. Pour in a bowl, add salt, and stir with a wooden spoon for two minutes.
4. Heat oil until moderately hot. Drop mixture into oil with spoon. Fry until
   golden brown.
5. Drain on absorbent paper. Small balls can be served with toothpicks.