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Nigerian Akara

Nigerian black-eyed pea fritters, beaten to incorporate air and fried until golden.

Akara is a black-eyed pea fritter popular in Nigeria, often served for breakfast or as a quick meal. This version combines soaked peas, onion, and pepper; beating the batter before frying helps make it lighter. [16160, 18421]

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Total time525 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Nigerian Akara
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Method

  1. 01

    Soak the peas

    Cover the black-eyed peas with plenty of water and leave them to soak overnight. Then drain them.

    480 min
  2. 02

    Remove the skins

    Rub the peas between your hands to loosen the skins, then rinse them several times, removing any skins that float.

  3. 03

    Blend the batter

    Blend the peas with the onion and red pepper. Add the water gradually, just enough to make a smooth, thick paste.

  4. 04

    Season and aerate

    Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the salt, and beat vigorously for 5 minutes to incorporate air.

    5 min
  5. 05

    Heat the oil

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or suitable pot for frying until it reaches 170 °C.

  6. 06

    Fry the akara

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil without crowding the pan. Fry in batches for 3–5 minutes per side, turning them, until golden all over.

    10 min
  7. 07

    Drain and serve

    Lift the fritters from the oil and place them on kitchen paper to drain. Serve them hot.

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