Nigerian Akara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
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African · 20 min · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free
290 cal
11g protein
30g carbs
14g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peeled black-eyed peas
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups for frying vegetable oil
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Soak the peeled black-eyed peas 10 minutes, then blend with onion, pepper, and just enough water into a thick, fluffy batter.
- Whip the batter vigorously with a spoon 2 minutes to aerate it, then season with salt.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 F.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry 3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels.
- Serve hot with bread or pap for breakfast.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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