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To Fry Yellow Split Peas

This recipe is an accompaniment for Ginger Salad .

Ingredients

3

tablespoons dried yellow split peas

1

cup vegetable oil

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cover dried peas with cold water by 1 inch and soak 8 hours. Drain well in a colander and pat dry.

    Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry peas, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Drain peas on paper towels.