home made akara

Akara, also called Bean Cakes or Bean, Nigerian breakfast recipe made with beans. It is made with ground peeled brown or black-eyed beans and spices

. Ingredients
• 1c of black-eyed peas, Dried
• 1/3c of water (1/3 to 1/2) •
1/2c of finely onions, Chopped • 1/4t of black pepper
• 1/2t of salt
• 1/2t and seeded chili, Chopped; or 1/4 teaspoon red, Ground; pepper
• 1 egg •
Vegetable oil Directions

1. Place the peas in a large kettle and cover with water. Let soak for a few hours or overnight

. 2. With your hands under water, rub peas together between your palms to remove skins. Skins will float to the top and can be skimmed off.

3. Drain peas in a colander. Place peas in a blender or food processor with 1/3 cup water and blend for about 20 seconds or until smooth.

4. Place ground peas in a large bowl. If mixture is dry, stir in water little by little until pasty.

5. Add remaining ingredients except for oil and beat with a spoon until light and airy.

6. In a large frying pan, heat 1 inch oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until temperature measures 375 degrees. Carefully drop teaspoons of dough into oil and fry about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove akara from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Your Akara is ready, you can now serve.