Good for:
Healthy skin and hair
World food:
African, Nigerian
Nutrition per serving
Calories (kcal)
135
Fat (g)
13.0
Carbs (g)
3.0
Protein (g)
0.0
Salt (g)
0.7
Sugar (g)
1.0
Ingredients
2
Cup
Black eyed peas (soaked for 1 hour)
1
Small
Onion (finely chopped)
1
Habanero chili (head removed)
4
Dash
Salt (or to taste)
1
Chicken Stock Cube
¼
Cup
Water
4
Cup
Vegetable Oil (or add more if necessary for deep frying)
Method
- Peel skin off beans by rubbing beans in both palms until skin comes off. Drain skin off beans
and wash them well until all the skin is out. - Transfer beans to a food processor and top with remaining ingredients except for vegetable oil.
Blend ingredients until smooth - Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or deep pot over medium-high heat
- Pour bean paste into medium bowl and mix well while adjusting taste with salt. Aim for a
semi-thick consistency otherwise add a little water to achieve this result - Working in batches and without overcrowding, add heaping tablespoons of batter to hot oil
and fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on all sides, turning once or twice. - With a slotted spoon, transfer akara to a paper towel-lined plate to drain oil. You can slightly
press akara against the wall of the pot while removing them to release some oil. - Let akara warm up a bit and enjoy with chili or sour cream dip.
