Akara
(Blackeyed Pea Cakes)
2 cups dried blackeyed peas
1 medium onion
1/2 tsp. red pepper or Tabasco to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
Oil to deep fry
Soak peas 30 minutes or longer, then rub briskly to remove skins (Some people don’t remove the skins, but all Nigerian cooks would). Grind peas in blender with just enough water for the blender to operate smoothly. Grind onion and pepper. Add to the pea mixture with egg and seasoning. Mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoon into
hot oil. Fry until golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Tastes best while hot. Makes an excellent hors d’oevres or side with meal.
Submitted by Lou Daniel
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