Akara is a popular Nigerian food made from beans. The beans is peeled, washed, blended, mixed with a few spices and deep fried. Akara can also be called Bean CakesBean Balls and in some parts of Brazil and other parts of West Africa it is called Acarajé. I know, I know…Akara does not need any introduction, but I have come to the realisation that Nigerians are not the only ones who check out my recipes, hence, the description.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups peeled beans
2 habanero pepper (Ata rodo) – chopped
Half a bulb of Chopped Onion
1 tbs Ground Crayfish (Optional)
1 tsp Salt
300 ml Vegetable Oil
PREPARATION
- Peel beans by washing in water then placing in a blender, add 2 cups of water and pulse for about 5 minutes. All of the skin should easily come off. Wash and drain till you get rid of most of the skin.
- Place peeled beans back in the blender, add 1 cup of water and blend till smooth.
- Pour in a bowl, then add chopped pepper, chopped onion, ground crayfish, salt. Combine properly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan for 3 minutes on medium heat.
- Scoop little portions of the bean batter into the hot oil. Make sure the pan is not crowded.
- Allow Akara for fry for 5 minutes on each side, then flip over when it is golden brown.
- Take the akara balls out of the oil and allow to drain before serving.
Sisi, this Akara is giving me life!
Wish I could have some with pap for breakfast in the morning.
Don't make me go and wash beans now abeg.
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Akara and akamu yum..taking me back 😀 Thank you for the recipe! xx
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sisiyemmie, you make cooking so interesting and something to look up to. thanks. off to make akara to eat with oats 🙂
Wawuu, I've never made akara because of the beans peeling but this looks super easy !
Having it for breakfast tomorrow ^^
Nice! I think this option is better. No peeling of bean back.
Well done!