Akara (Bean Fritters)
Deep-fried bean fritters, a popular West African street food. These dairy-free fritters are a protein-rich and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas
- 0.5 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 0.25 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the peas.
- 3In a food processor, blend the peas with red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper (adjust to taste), onion, and salt until smooth.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5Spoon small portions of the bean mixture into the hot oil.
- 6Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Remove fritters and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
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