African: Shrimp Pancakes by Recipe Cottage

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	Shrimp Pancakes

		NIGERIAN PANCAKES WITH SHRIMP 1 lb. pea beans (any white beans will do) 1 Tbsp salt 1/2 lb. fresh tomatoes, cut in <-inch cubes 1/2 lb. yellow onions, finely chopped 1 lb. cooked shrimp, in 1/2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 6 large eggs, beaten lightly 1/2 cup peanut or any vegetable oil In a quart bowl: soak 1 lb. pea beans (any white beans will do) in water to cover overnight. Drain excess water, and then in a 1-quart saucepan cover again with fresh water and add 1 Tbsp salt. Simmer slowly until tender. Drain amd put through a food mill or sieve into a 3-quart bowl. Add 1/2 lb. fresh tomatoes, cut in <-inch cubes, 1/2 lb. yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 lb. cooked shrimp, in 1/2-inch pieces, 1 Tbsp salt, < tsp. black pepper, < tsp. cayenne pepper and 6 large eggs, beaten lightly. In a large skillet: heat 1/2 cup peanut or any vegetable oil. Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons in the hot fat. It will stread out like a pancake. Turn when the bottom is brown and firm. Serve 2 pancakes as a portion. Yield: 16 medium pancakes