Akara Pancakes with Tomato Salsa (Crêpes d'Akara avec Salsa de Tomate)

Crêpes d'Akara avec Salsa de Tomate (Akara Pancakes with Tomato Salsa) is a delightful dish from Benin Cuisine that combines the savory flavors of akara with the light and delicate texture of crêpes, topped with a zesty tomato salsa.

Akara Pancakes with Tomato Salsa (Crêpes d'Akara avec Salsa de Tomate)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the soaked black-eyed peas, chopped onion, salt, and ground red pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a bowl, mix the black-eyed pea mixture with the all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk to form a smooth batter.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour a ladleful of the batter to make a thin crêpe. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the tomato salsa.
  5. Serve the crêpes with a dollop of tomato salsa on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Non-stick pan Blender Bowl

Tools

Ladle Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the crêpes d'Akara with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a spicier salsa, add a finely chopped chili pepper to the tomato salsa.

Cost

$10