Nigerian Food and Recipes

Akara

Name: Akara
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Beans, peeled; Salt to taste; 1 Seasoning cube; Pepper to taste; 1 Onion bulb; Vegetable Oil for deep frying

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Though it requires more time and care in preparation, this dish is nutritious, affordable and a source of income to many local women. Widely considered for breakfast or dinner and could be eaten with bread,pap, garri or custard

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 5
Category: Beans Dishes

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Ingredients

2 cups Beans, peeled
Salt to taste
1 Seasoning cube
Pepper to taste
1 Onion bulb
Vegetable Oil for deep frying

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Directions

Grind the peeled beans with the onions to obtain a very thick paste
Mix properly with a cube of seasoning, salt and pepper
Scoop into balls and deep fry the beans balls
Akara is enjoyed fresh and hot

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