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title: Akara (Bean Fritters)
servings: 4
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/akara
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Gather @black-eyed pea{350%g} and @vegetable oil{750%ml}.

Soak, rub and rinse the beans until the skins are gone, then blend with the half @onion{1} and as little water as possible into a thick, smooth paste.

Whip the paste with a whisk or the blender's pulse for 2–3 minutes until visibly paler and fluffy. ~{3%minutes}

Fold in the diced onion, @scotch bonnet{1} and @salt{1%tsp} just before frying.

Heat the oil to 175°C — a drop of batter should rise immediately and sizzle steadily.

Scoop in heaped spoonfuls and fry in batches, turning once, until deep golden all over, 4–5 minutes. ~{270%seconds}

Drain on paper and eat hot — with pap, in a soft bun as a sandwich, or straight from the plate.