Ingredients
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1/2
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2
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1
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2
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1
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1/4
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Directions
Akara (African), Recipe from the Food Network States that this is a traditional Nigerian dinner You have to plan ahead (to soak the beans), but otherwise it comes together quite quickly And it’s vegetarian to boot!, I tried this recipe as written and ended up with sand-sized crumbles of ingredients floating in brown oil Had to start all over again Here are suggestions to avoid my misery:1 If using 1/2 lb of black-eyed peas and a small food processor, you will need to add them in four or so batches of about 1 1/2 cup at a time, add water, process, and transfer to a STRAINER to let water out 2 After staining, place in bowl, add flour to the mix; blend 3 After making small balls, roll in flour to firm up before putting in oil!My 2nd batch turned out pretty good Good luck , This is a really a great recipe I’ve made akara for years after having had my first one in Nigeria at a New Years eve party They are great for snacks, appetizers or a substitute for a fattening doughnut Try adding ground dried shrimp to the batter
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Steps
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Soak Peas Overnight in Lots of Water. Drain. Peel the Outside Skin from the Peas. |
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in a Processor, Pulse the 1 Onion and Red Pepper to Coarsely Chop. Add Soaked Peas and Puree to a Paste. Transfer to a Bowl and Using a Whisk, Whisk the Mixture Adding Salt, White Pepper and Just a Little Soaking Liquid -- not Too Much as the Mixture Needs to Retain Its Shape For Frying. |
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Using an Ice Cream Scoop, Form Into Balls About the Size of a Ping-Pong Ball. Drop Into a Pot of Hot Olive Oil, Heated to 360 Degrees F. Fry Until Golden Brown. Remove to Paper Towel-Lined Plate. Season Again With Salt and Pepper. |
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Make a Quick Dipping Sauce by Pulsing 2 Seeded Tomatoes, 1 Onion, 1 Green Pepper and Some Parsley in Food Processor. Add Olive Oil and Season With Salt and Pepper. It Should Be a Little Chunky, but Smooth Enough to Stick to the Fried Akara. |
