1 1/2 c Dried white beans
1/4 c Water
2 ts Salt
Oil for deep-fat frying:
2 Parts peanut oil to
1 Part palm oil
2 tb Onions; finely chopped
Salt and cayenne pepper
Akkra is a fritter made from either black-eyed peas or white
beans.
Wash and soak the beans and cook them fully. Drain them well and
place in a blender with the water and salt. Blend until they form
a thick, doughlike paste. (Add more water if necessary.) Heat the
oil to 350 to 375 F in a deep, heavy saucepan or a deep fat fryer.
Fold the chopped onion, salt, and cayenne pepper into the bean
paste. drop the mixture into the oil 1 tablespoon at a time and
fry until golden brown. Drain the fritters on paper towels and
serve while hot. Coarsely chopped hot Guinea pepper-type chiles or
finely chopped okra may also be added to the mixture.
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