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Recipe Overview

  • Author’s name:Vegor
  • Recipe type:Vegan
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  • Seasons:all
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  • Courses:snacks,breakfast

Recipe Description

Nigerian Akara are tasty vegan bean cakes made from blended black-eyed peas mixed with spices, then deep-fried until crispy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  1. Blend the soaked black-eyed peas with onion, bell pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt to a smooth paste.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Scoop the batter into the oil in spoonfuls, and fry until the akara are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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