Akara (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
Crispy and flavorful black-eyed pea fritters, a popular Senegalese street food. These are naturally dairy-free and packed with protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Black-Eyed Peas
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/4 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain and rinse well.
- 2In a food processor, combine the soaked black-eyed peas, onion, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, ginger, and salt. Process until smooth but still slightly coarse.
- 3Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- 4Drop spoonfuls of the black-eyed pea mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6Serve warm as a breakfast or snack.
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