Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes) Recipe

Name: Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Dissolve boullion in a little hot water.
2
Soak beans overnight or for at least four hours.
3
De-husk (for authentic result) and blend with all the other ingredients (except the prawns).
4
Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Add prawns(if using) and mix again.
5
Pour a little oil in frying pan. Heat until hot.
6
Scoop tablespoonfuls of the paste into the hot oil to form pancakes. Best fry 3 or 4 at a time.
7
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.
8
Sprinkle with black pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups black-eyed peas, 1 onion, small, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 leaf fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes)

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