Akara Waffles

Akara Waffles are a delightful twist on the traditional Nigerian akara, a popular street food made from black-eyed peas. These crispy, savory waffles are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and they're sure to impress your friends and family!

Akara Waffles

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black-eyed peas, soaked and peeled
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers, seeds removed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground crayfish (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the soaked and peeled black-eyed peas, onion, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet peppers. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add salt and ground crayfish. Mix well.
  3. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
  4. Pour the akara batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and crispy.
  5. Remove the akara waffles from the waffle iron and serve hot with your favorite toppings or dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Waffle iron

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Blender Waffle iron Bowl Vegetable oil

Tools

Spatula Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the akara waffles with a side of spicy tomato sauce or a dollop of tangy yogurt for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the akara batter before cooking.

Cost

$8