Hausa-Fulani & Northern Nigerian
Binch Akara (Bean Drops)
A West African starter made with black-eyed peas and onion, cooked in a pan. It comes to the table with toothpicks.
25 min · Serves 18 · Easy
18
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
- easy
- 1
Pour dry beans in a blender with a cup of water. Chop for one minute. Pour in large bowl add water.
- 2
Stir until skins float. Strain into colander; allow all skin and eyes to flow out. Blend beans, onion and pepper. Pour in a bowl, add salt, and stir with a wooden spoon for two minutes.
- 3
Heat oil until moderately hot. Drop mixture into oil with spoon. Fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
- 4
Small balls can be served with toothpicks.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
