AKARA: EASY STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS (DETAILED, 2018)

I love my Akara crunchy/crisp on the outside while fluffy on the inside. I ALWAYS make a badass "Akara" anytime (self-praise I know but I have to hahaha).

Best eaten on the same day and while warm. But, most times I find out I have at least 4 to 5 pieces left. I take it as either snack alone, paired with bread or what we call soaking "garri" in Nigeria


Full Ingredient list

11/2 cup of beans (I used honey beans)
2 habanero pepper(or to choice)
½ small sized red onion
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Canola oil

Cuisinart food processor used: https://amzn.to/2Ek77O4
hand mixer:(couldn't find the one I used, but this should work, https://amzn.to/2XspokT )

Notes

#1. Presoak peeled beans overnight or at least 3/5hrs in the salt solution (that is, 1tsp of salt to about 1quart water). This will help easy blending and control the amount of water used during blending. We need a thick and not "runny" batter.

#2. The edge is one of the tell signs to flip over... (with right heat level, it should take about 2 to 3mins but forget time, just look at it because the spoon you use in scooping might be larger than mine and will take a longer time)

#3. The heat level should not be more than moderate (350F if using a deep fryer)

#4. Some like theirs light golden or deep golden. It is totally up to you

#5 when beating in air, it should be in one direction and not all over the place to avoid “deflating” the air already incorporated

#6. After the oil cools off post-frying, pour into a container and store in your refrigerator for future use.

#7. Be very cautious when splashing the hot oil onto the akara during frying.

#8 The hand mixer help to incorporate air into the bean paste batter making it creamy thus achieving the fluffy interior. It saves time.

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