Ingredients: Fava or chick peas (boiled and mashed) 4 heaping spoonfuls 3-4 tbsp. Fresh parsley (chopped) 2 tbsp. Fresh mint (chopped) 2-3 tbsp. Dried onion (chopped) 1/2 cup Fine Semolina flour Olive oil

Methods:

1. In a large bowl, combine boiled, mashed fava with fresh parsley, mint, dried onion and flour; mix well using your hands.
2. With your hands, press small amounts of mixture together to create small flattened balls or patties.
3. Deep-fry patties in pre-heated (very hot) olive oil for only 30 - 45 seconds or until golden brown.
4. Serve with Piquant Sauce and a sprinkle of capers.

One Suggested Piquant Sauce:

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 1/2 cup Chopped onions
1 1/2 cup Chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup Chopped celery
3 cup Peeled tomatoes
1 cup Tomato sauce (canned)
3 tbsp Minced jalapeno (optional - see note below)
2 Bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp Minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp Dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
5 1/2 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp White pepper
1 tsp Ground black pepper

NOTE: Fresh Jalapenos are preferred; if you have to use pickled ones, rinse as much vinegar from them as possible.

Methods:

1. Melt the Butter in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat.
2. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery; sauté about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos, bay leaves, ground peppers and garlic; stir well.

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