Akara Waffles Surprise
Akara Waffles Surprise is a delightful twist on the traditional Nigerian akara. This recipe combines the crispy texture of akara with the fluffy goodness of waffles, creating a unique and delicious dish that will surprise and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black-eyed peas, soaked and peeled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground crayfish
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the soaked and peeled black-eyed peas, onion, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and add salt and ground crayfish. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add water and stir until smooth.
- Combine the black-eyed pea mixture with the waffle batter and mix until well incorporated.
- Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease with oil. Pour the akara waffle batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron instructions until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the akara waffles from the waffle iron and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
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
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Bowl Blender Waffle iron Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the akara waffles with a side of spicy tomato sauce or a dollop of creamy avocado salsa for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the akara waffle batter before cooking.
Cost
$8