Key West Bollos(Black-Eyed Pea Fritters; Boy-O'S)

Cover peas with water and soak overnight.

Remove skins by rubbing between hands.

Cover beans with additional water in another bowl and skins should rise to the surface; drain.

Combine peas, garlic, hot sauce and salt in work bowl of food processor or blender, adding small amount of water to keep mixture moving. Process until mixture has a fine consistency.

Beat mixture by hand until it is like cake batter.

Heat oil to 365°.

Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.

Turn to brown on both sides.

Drain on paper towels.

Test for doneness and should look like hush puppies. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

Bollo mix is always best if made a day or two ahead to allow flavors to marry, getting all the work out of the way.