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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

Serves
18

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Pour dry beans in a blender with a cup of water. Chop for one minute. Pour in large bowl add water.

  2. 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. 3

    Heat oil until moderately hot. Drop mixture into oil with spoon. Fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

  4. 4

    Small balls can be served with toothpicks.

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