Kulikuli (peanut Balls)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup peanut oil (to taste)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 grind or pound the nuts adding just enough oil to make a smooth paste.
• 2 with wet hands, squeeze the mixture to remove any excess oil.
• 3 sauté the onions, cayenne & salt in a tablespoon of oil until golden.
• 4 knead into the nut paste.
• 5 shape into 1" diameter balls adding a few drops of water if necessary to make them hold together.
• 6 drop the balls into hot oil or flatten & fry in a skillet.
• 7 cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the outsides are crisp.