Recipe for cooking black or white bean cakes
AmerIndian Recipes :: AmerIndian Side Dishes
1 1/4 (one and one-fourth) c. dried pea beans or black beans
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. cornmeal
3/4 c. milk or water
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. thinly sliced scallions
2 to 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or canola (or other vegetable) oil
Soak beans overnight in cold water.
Drain and rinse beans, then place in a large saucepan with fresh water to cover. Cook over med. heat for about 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain and reserve.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal with milk, eggs and salt. Fold in beans and scallions. Form mixture into 2- to 3-in. patties. Heat drippings on a griddle or in a large skillet. Fry cakes for 1 to 2 mins. per side over med. heat, until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Makes 10 to 12 cakes.
