Nigerian Akara (Bean Fritters)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed beans, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 scotch bonnets (or to taste)
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Rub the soaked beans between your hands to slip off the skins; rinse and drain.
2. Blend the beans with the onion, chilli and salt, adding only a splash of water — the batter should be thick.
3. Whisk vigorously for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Heat the oil to medium-high.
5. Drop in spoonfuls and fry until deep golden, turning, about 5 minutes.
6. Drain on paper.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with pap (cornmeal porridge) or fresh bread.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; reheat in a hot oven to crisp.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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