Total time · 40 min
Nigerian Akara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Whipped black-eyed pea batter fries into light, crisp fritters.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
Indicative estimates
- Energy per serving
- ~1536 kcal per serving partial estimate
- Ingredient value
- ~$13.20 indicative estimate
Ingredients
- 300 g Dried black-eyed peas
- 0.5 piece Red onion
- 0.5 piece Scotch bonnet pepper
- 750 ml Vegetable oil
- 5 g Salt
- 1/4 cup Cold water
Directions
- 18 min
Soak peas, rub to loosen skins, rinse away the floating skins, and drain thoroughly.
- 7 min
Blend with onion, chile, salt, and only enough water for a thick batter; beat to aerate.
- 15 min
Drop spoonfuls into 350 °F (175 °C) oil and fry in small batches, until cooked through; drain well.