Akara Fritters Fiesta
Akara Fritters Fiesta is a popular street food in Nigeria, made from peeled black-eyed peas and spices. These fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a delightful snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled black-eyed peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the peeled black-eyed peas, chopped onion, scotch bonnet peppers, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Scoop the blended mixture into the hot oil using a spoon, and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the akara fritters hot with a side of spicy pepper sauce or as a filling for sandwiches.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 4g
Supplies
Deep pan Blender Spoon Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the akara fritters with a side of spicy pepper sauce and a hot beverage for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add some chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley to the blended mixture before frying.
Cost
$5