Instructions: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, herbs, and spices. Add flour and baking powder and mix together so that all ingredients are well blended and have the consistency of a thick batter (about as thick as pancake batter).

In a large heavy skillet, heat enough olive oil for frying. Taking a heaping tablespoon at a time, drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.

Remove at once with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Yield: about 3 dozen

NOTE: In other islands, spinach or horta (greens) are often used instead of tomatoes. Follow instructions above, using 1-1/2 cups boiled, well-drained, chopped spinach, or any other greens.

Kochilas

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