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Akara
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Akara

5 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

290
Calories
2g
Protein
28g
Fat
11g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Black-Eyed Pea not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. black-eyed peas
  • 1 med. red onion
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Peanut oil (Preferred) or other vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Soak peas overnight. Drain and pound with masher to loosen skins, floating them off in running water or spread on a board and use rolling pin to rub skins loose. Soak further, if necessary, until peas can be crushed. Grind puree in blender, adding water as needed to a smooth consistency (like pancake batter).

2

Grind very finely onion and peppers, if fresh, and add to beans in blender. Heat oil to 35-375 in deep fryer. Drop mixture by teaspoonful into hot oil and fry until deep brown. Drain on paper towel. Many Africans sprinkle the fried beans with additional red pepper. Eat them warm. Use as warm snacks or as a bread substitute.

3

Category:South African Recipes

4

Category:South African Appetizers

Recipe sourced from fandom

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