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Akara Bean Fritters

Name: Akara Bean Fritters
Total time: 45m
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled black-eyed peas; 1 small onion; 1 scotch bonnet; 1 tsp salt; Oil for frying

Crispy deep-fried fritters of whipped peeled beans, onion and pepper — classic with pap or fresh bread.

45m 4 servings Easy

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled black-eyed peas
• 1 small onion
• 1 scotch bonnet
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying

Method

Step 1 of 425%

Blend beans with onion and pepper using minimal water to a thick paste.

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1
Blend beans with onion and pepper using minimal water to a thick paste.
2
Whip vigorously 3-4 minutes until fluffy and pale.
3
Heat oil to 170°C. Spoon batter in and fry 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
4
Drain and serve hot with pap, custard or bread.