2 Cups of mushrooms , wiped clean with a damp towel and chopped rough

Med sized onion chopped fine

Cup of cooked black eyed peas

2 cloves of garlic smashed

2 Tbsp of cilantro chopped

Mix all the above and mash using the back of a spatula or use a food processor. 

Season with salt, pepper and red chili flakes if desired. 

Mix a Tbsp of Cornstarch  and mix well. 

Let rest for 5-6 minutes and shape into patties. Shallow fry in a pan with 2 Tbsps of OO for 3-4 minutes on medium heat on each side. Crispy on the outside and juicy and meaty on the inside. Serve with hot sauce, tamarind chutney and/or ketchup.