* Exported from MasterCook * Akara (Binch Akara) Recipe By : Favourite Sierra Leone Recipes by Pamela Greene Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :2:09 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cup black-eye beans 1 unit pepper -- large 1 unit onion -- small 1 unit egg -- optional 1 pint cooking oil unit salt -- to taste How to make Akara (Binch Akara)? Deep Fat Frying 1. Wash and soak the beans for about 2 minutes and pound in mortar to remove the skins. Wash and soak for about 2 hours. 2. Grind the beans into a smooth paste. Use a blender. 3. Chop onions and pepper finely, blend into the bean mixture and beat for about 5 minutes. 4. Add salt to taste. Beat thoroughly for 5 minutes. 5. Add beaten egg to improve food value and to make the mixture light if desired. 6. Heat cooking oil - groundnut oil or palmoil moderately hot and deep-fry tablespoonsful of the mixture until golden brown. 7. Drain on absorbent paper. 8. Serve hot or cold as a snack; with bread; with fried plantains or potatoes; as part of a buffet. Smaller bells can be served with toothpicks at parties or social events. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Order Food Now US Shop Order African Food in North America USA UK Shop Order African Food in the United Kingdom Order African Cooking Books in the United Kingdom