Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes)
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups black-eyed peas
- 1 onion, small
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 leaf fresh basil
- 2 leaves fresh cilantro
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- extra oil (for frying)
- 2 -4 tablespoons water, if needed (often not needed)
- salt
directions
- Dissolve boullion in a little hot water.
- Soak beans overnight or for at least four hours.
- De-husk (for authentic result) and blend with all the other ingredients (except the prawns).
- Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Add prawns(if using) and mix again.
- Pour a little oil in frying pan. Heat until hot.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of the paste into the hot oil to form pancakes. Best fry 3 or 4 at a time.
- Turn pancakes when golden brown on the under side. Take care to keep them from sticking together. If they do stick separate with a knife when cooked.
- Sprinkle with black pepper.
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