To Fry Yellow Split Peas

• 3 tablespoons dried yellow split peas
• 1 cup vegetable oil

1. Cover dried peas with cold water by 1 inch and soak 8 hours.
2. Drain well in a colander and pat dry.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry peas, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Drain peas on paper towels.

peas, vegetable oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/to-fry-yellow-split-peas-106922 (may not work)