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Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes) Recipe

Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups black-eyed peas
1 onion , small
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 leaf fresh basil
2 leaves fresh cilantro
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 garlic clove
1 vegetable bouillon cube
extra oil (for frying )
2 -4 tbsp water , if needed (often not needed)
salt

Directions:

Dissolve boullion in a little hot water.
Soak beans overnight or for at least four hours.
De-husk (for authentic result) and blend with all the other ingredients (except the prawns).
Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Add prawns(if using) and mix again.
Pour a little oil in frying pan. Heat until hot.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of the paste into the hot oil to form pancakes. Best fry 3 or 4 at a time.
Turn pancakes when golden brown on the under side. Take care to keep them from sticking together. If they do stick separate with a knife when cooked.
Sprinkle with black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.13 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.64g	21%
Sodium	1.57mg	0%
Potassium	34.72mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.87g	1%
Sugars	0.72g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	2%
Protein	0.25g	0%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Calcium	7.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.07 Kcal (624 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.55g	21%
Sodium	1.33mg	0%
Potassium	29.38mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.58g	1%
Sugars	0.61g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	2%
Protein	0.21g	0%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Calcium	6.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.6

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free

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