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Medium 55 min~138 kcal 3/10
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Akara
Peeled black-eyed peas blend with onion and chile, then fry into fluffy Nigerian bean fritters.
Medium⏱️ 8 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~220 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 15 min cook 480 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 8 h 50 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating8 h
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Dried black-eyed peas
- 1 Onion
- 1 Hot pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Water
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the black-eyed peas in plenty of water for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Rub the peas to remove the skins, then drain.
- 3
Blend the peas, onion, hot pepper, salt, and a little water into a thick puree.
- 4
Whip the puree for 3 minutes to aerate it.
3 min03:00 - 5
Heat the oil to 175°C.
- 6
Spoon portions of puree into the oil and fry for 4 minutes, until golden.
4 min04:00 - 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Whipping the black-eyed pea puree for a few minutes makes the inside of akara lighter and fluffier.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with spicy tomato sauce, pap bread, or a breakfast plate.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~220
kcal calories
10
g protein
24
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 44%Fat 38%
GI 3 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
0.9g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
776.4mg
Sodium
13.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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FAQ
How many servings does Akara make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Akara take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 480 minutes of passive resting; 530 minutes in total.Is Akara difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Akara have?
Approximately 220 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 24g, fat: 9g.Is Akara allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Akara belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Akara need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Akara filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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