West African Akara
Golden, crisp-edged bean fritters made from blended black-eyed peas — light inside, satisfyingly crunchy outside, and perfect with a spicy pepper dip.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
5 steps- 1
Peel the Beans: Soak the beans briefly and peel by rubbing them together to remove the skins. Rinse until completely skinless.
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