Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters)

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Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters)

 

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sandwiches & Snacks

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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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.

 

 

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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