Akara
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Akara (bean cake)
Akara is a popular Nigerian street food made from deep-fried bean cakes. It’s a beloved snack or breakfast dish in Nigeria, known for its delicious taste and crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior.
- 300g peeled beans (soaked in water at least overnight)
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 300 ml vegetable oil
- In a blender blend peeled beans, scotch bonnet, bell pepper and onion until smooth.
- Once smooth mix in nutmeg and salt, blend for 2 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, add 300 ml of oil into a deep pan.
- Using a spoon scoop a the mixture into the hot pan. Cook until golden brown.
- You may need to this a few times until the mix is done. Cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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