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Easy 55 min~210 kcal 8/10
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Lagos Akara
Peeled black-eyed peas blend with onion and chili, then fry into Nigerian breakfast fritters.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 53 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 18 min cook 240 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 4 h 53 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating4 h
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Cowpeas
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Hot peppers
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the cowpeas for 4 hours.
4 hr240:00 - 2
Rub off the skins and rinse the cowpeas.
- 3
Blend cowpeas, onion, hot peppers, salt, and water into a thick puree.
- 4
Beat the puree with a spoon for 3 minutes to aerate.
3 min03:00 - 5
Heat the oil in a deep pot.
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of puree into the oil and fry the akara for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Move the balls to paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Whipping the puree before frying makes akara lighter inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pap porridge, bread, or spicy tomato sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
13
g protein
26
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 39%Fat 41%
GI 3 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
1g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
776.9mg
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.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Lagos Akara make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lagos Akara take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 240 minutes of passive resting; 293 minutes in total.Is Lagos Akara difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lagos Akara have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 26g, fat: 12g.Is Lagos Akara allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lagos Akara belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lagos Akara need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Lagos Akara filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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