Texas Caviar
- 2 16-ounce cans black-eyed peas
- 4 scallions, green parts only, minced
- 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Round tortilla chips
- Drain the peas well, rinse under running water and drain again.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the scallions, jalapenos and cilantro and toss to mix.
- Whisk together the oil, lime juice and vinegar and pour over the beans.
- Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a large glass jar or airtight plastic container.
- Marinate the mixture for three to five days, turning the jar occasionally to mix the ingredients.
- To serve, spoon the peas into a shallow glass bowl.
- Serve with chips for scooping.
blackeyed peas, scallions, peppers, fresh cilantro, corn oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, tortilla chips
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1626 (may not work)