HOW TO MAKE AKARA!

Akara is a popular Nigerian food made from beans. The beans is peeled, washed, blended, mixed with a few spices and deep fried. Akara can also be called Bean Cakes\Bean Balls and in some parts of Brazil and other parts of West Africa it is called Acarajé. I know, I know...Akara does not need any introduction, but I have come to the realisation that Nigerians are not the only ones who check out my recipes, hence, the description.












INGREDIENTS
2 ​cups peeled beans
2 habanero pepper (Ata rodo) – chopped
Half a bulb of Chopped Onion
1 tbs Ground Crayfish (Optional)
1 tsp Salt 
300 ml ​Vegetable Oil

​PREPARATION​
  • Peel beans by washing in water then placing in a blender, add 2 cups of water and pulse for about 5 minutes. All of the skin should easily come off. Wash and drain till you get rid of most of the skin. 
  • Place peeled beans back in the blender, add 1 cup of water and blend till smooth. 
  • Pour in a bowl, then add chopped pepper, chopped onion, ground crayfish, salt. Combine properly. 
  • Heat oil in a deep pan for 3 minutes on medium heat.
  • Scoop little portions of the bean batter​ into the hot oil. Make sure the pan is not crowded. 
  • Allow Akara for fry for 5 minutes on each side, then flip over when it is golden brown. 
  • Take the akara balls ​out of the oil and allow to drain before serving.


6 comments

  1. Welcome back! My daughter is in Lagos visiting Nigeria for the first time!!

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  2. Sisi, this Akara is giving me life!
    Wish I could have some with pap for breakfast in the morning.
    Don't make me go and wash beans now abeg.

    PreciousCore.com

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  3. Akara and akamu yum..taking me back :D Thank you for the recipe! xx

    http://ellaei.blogspot.com.au/

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  4. sisiyemmie, you make cooking so interesting and something to look up to. thanks. off to make akara to eat with oats :-)

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  5. Wawuu, I've never made akara because of the beans peeling but this looks super easy !
    Having it for breakfast tomorrow ^^

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  6. Nice! I think this option is better. No peeling of bean back.
    Well done!

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