Nigerian Akara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

African · 20 min · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

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Ingredients

• 1.5 cups peeled black-eyed peas
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups for frying vegetable oil

Method

1. Soak the peeled black-eyed peas 10 minutes, then blend with onion, pepper, and just enough water into a thick, fluffy batter.
2. Whip the batter vigorously with a spoon 2 minutes to aerate it, then season with salt.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 F.
4. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry 3 minutes per side until deep golden.
5. Drain the fritters on paper towels.
6. Serve hot with bread or pap for breakfast.

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