Akara (Beans Cake)

Ingredients

• 12 cup peeled beans(400g)
• 22 onion(200g)
• 31 red pepper(50g)
• 40.5 bell pepper(60g)
• 51 teaspoon salt(5g)
• 62 cup vegetable oil(480g)
• 70.25 cup water(60g)

Instructions

1. 1Remove the skin from the beans and rinse thoroughly.
2. 2Add beans, 1 onion, red pepper, and bell pepper (if using) to a blender.
3. 3Add a small amount of water and blend until smooth.
4. 4Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk vigorously to incorporate air and make the batter fluffy.
5. 5Add the remaining onion (chopped) and salt to the batter. Mix well.
6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat.
7. 7Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. The batter should float if enough air is incorporated.
8. 8Fry until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed.
9. 9Remove the akara from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. 10Serve hot, optionally with pap or bread.