How to Make Akara

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Measure out 3 cups of black-eyed peas.. Peel the beans' skins off.. Try using a blender to peel the beans more quickly.

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1

Measure out 3 cups of black-eyed peas.

Step 1

Measure out 3 cups of black-eyed peas.

2

Peel the beans' skins off.

Step 2

Peel the beans' skins off.

3

Try using a blender to peel the beans more quickly.

Step 3

Try using a blender to peel the beans more quickly.

4

Use a mortar and pestle to peel the beans if you don't have a blender but don't

Step 4

Use a mortar and pestle to peel the beans if you don't have a blender but don't want to do it by hand.

5

Grind the beans with the chili pepper, onions, salt, and white pepper.

Step 5

Grind the beans with the chili pepper, onions, salt, and white pepper.

6

Heat 2-3 inches (5.08-7.62 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over med

Step 6

Heat 2-3 inches (5.08-7.62 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

7

Form the paste into balls about the size of ping-pong balls.

Step 7

Form the paste into balls about the size of ping-pong balls.

8

Drop the balls into the pot.

Step 8

Drop the balls into the pot.

9

Consume your akara hot or at room temperature.

Step 9

Consume your akara hot or at room temperature.

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