Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 * Exported from MasterCook * Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters) Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sandwiches & Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups black-eye beans 1 medium onion and/or a handful scallions -- chopped water salt to taste palm oil or vegetable oil for deep frying Pulses (dried peas, beans and lentils) are the most important part of the diet of the West African and Akara is, perhaps, the most popular dish. Akara is also served as a snack or as a dessert with fried bananas or plantains. Akara's are traditionally fried in palm oil but you can use half palm oil and half vegetable oil or replace it all together with vegetable oil. If you don't wish to remove the skins from the black eye beans simply puree them in a food processor thoroughly. Pick over the black eye beans removing any bad ones. Soak the beans for 8 hours or overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and rub them between the palms of your hands to remove the skins from the beans. Pour water over the beans and the skins will rise to the top, remove them and drain the beans thoroughly. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, wok or deep fryer to 180°-190°C. Place the beans with the onions in a food processor and puree them to a smooth paste. Place the mixture into a bowl and stir in the water gradually with a wooden spoon until you have a thick paste that falls easily from the spoon and is not to runny (1/4 to 1/2 cup). Season the mixture with a little salt to taste. Deep-fry a tablespoon of the mixture at a time in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden. Drain the akara on kitchen paper and keep them warm until ready to serve. Variation: Puree 1 or 2 green chilies along with the bean mixture for a spicy version. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 0 Calories; 0g Fat (0.0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium. Exchanges: . NOTES : Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus 6-8 hours soaking of the beans Cooking Time: 10 minutes Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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