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Acra
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Acra

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

251
Calories
8g
Protein
19g
Fat
13g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 5 dried Italian pepper pods
  • or 1 small piece hot pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup finely grated malanga root
  • Peanut oil for frying, heated to 365°F

Directions

1

In a mortar, pound together to a paste the pepper pods, salt, peppercorns, onion, and garlic.

2

Add seasoning paste and egg to grated malanga root, beat until light.

3

Drop mixture by spoonfuls into heated oil and fry until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

4

Category:Haitian Recipes

5

Category:Haitian Salads

Recipe sourced from fandom

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