Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

Name: Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (6 3/4 ounces; 190g), picked of any debris and rinsed; 1/4 large red onion (about 2 1/2 ounces; 75g), roughly chopped; 1/3 fresh habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed; 1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups; 475ml); Soft white bread, for serving

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

2h 20m

This traditional Nigerian recipe for Akara features crispy, golden fritters made from black-eyed peas, red onion, and habanero pepper. Served with soft white bread for a perfect snack or appetizer.

Akara

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Servings: 4

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1 cup dried black-eyed peas (6 3/4 ounces; 190g), picked of any debris and rinsed

1/4 large red onion (about 2 1/2 ounces; 75g), roughly chopped

1/3 fresh habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed

1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups; 475ml)

Soft white bread, for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

234kcal

11%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

35g

1%
Fiber

12g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

358mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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