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Accara: Black Eyed Peas Fritter

Learn the tradition behind Accara (Akara) and its unique preparation with black eye peas and local seasonings for a flavorful dish.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: African, Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Keyword: vegan, vegetarian
Author: Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Cuisine Black Eyed Peas
  • 1 Chadon Beni leaf
  • 1 Chive leaf
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 3 Pimento peppers
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3 cups Cuisine Soya Bean Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the peas in a bowl and cover with water twice the amount of the peas and set aside. Note: (The longer the peas are soaking the easier it will be for the skins to come off. I recommend soaking them for two days but continuously changing the water and storing in a cool place. If you do not have all that time soak it at the start of your day and after a few hours you can begin to take off the skins yourself.
  • Using both of your hand rub the peas to take off the skins.
  • Cut up all the seasons into fine pieces.
  • In a processor blend the peas with a little water until a paste forms. Note: (Please see video for texture)
  • Place the mixture in a bowl and add the salt, black pepper, baking soda and all the seasonings. Mix well
  • Heat a pot of oil on medium and using an ice cream scoop or a spoon take out the mixture and add to the hot oil.
  • Leave for 3-5 minutes flipping over on each side until golden brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Video

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