Black Or White Bean Cakes Recipe

1 1/4 Cups Dried Pea Beans Or Black Beans
1 1/2 Cups Cornmeal
3/4 Cup Milk Or Water
2 Eggs, Beaten
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/4 Cup Thinly Sliced Scallions
2 To 3 Tablespoons Bacon Drippings Or Vegetable Oil

soak Beans Overnight In Cold Water.

drain And Rinse Beans, Then Place In A Large Saucepan With Fresh Water To Cover. Cook Over Medium Heat For About 1 1/2 Hours Or Until Tender. Drain And Reserve.

in A Bowl, Combine Cornmeal With Milk, Eggs And Salt. Fold In Beans And Scallions. Form Mixture Into 2- To 3-inch Patties. Heat Drippings On A Griddle Or In A Large Skillet. Fry Cakes For 1 To 2 Minutes Per Side Over Medium Heat, Until Golden Brown. Serve Hot Or At Room Temperature.

makes 10 To 12 Cakes.