CHINESE BLACK BEAN CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place black beans in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until tender.
• In an electric blender or food processor, process black beans until smooth. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro; blend. Roll the mixture into balls, allowing 3 tablespoons of mixture per ball.
• Place balls between sheets of wax paper and press down on the wax paper to form 1/8 inch thick rounds.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Fry the cakes 2 or 3 minutes per side.
• In a bowl, combine yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper (to taste). Serve the sauce over the hot black bean cakes.

Steps:

• Rinse black beans in cold water.
• Drain well in a colander for at least 10 minutes.
• Place beans and all other ingredients except Tortilla Chip Breading in a mixing bowl.
• Blend well with hands, mashing some of the beans to form a thick mixture.
• Form mixture into 3-ounce patties.
• Dredge each patty in Tortilla Chip Breading and set aside.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray or add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Saute bean cakes in hot skillet, turning once when bottom are golden brown.
• Serve with condiments of choice, such as salsa and sour cream.
• For Tortilla Chip Breading, place all ingredients in a food processor and process to a crumb consistency.