Accara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

Name: Accara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: Neutral oil; 1 cup [200 g] dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight; 1 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1 small red onion (about 4 oz [120 g]), minced

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Grist

By Abra Berens

Published 2021

About

Accara are a beloved West African street food traditionally served with kanni, a tomato-based hot sauce. They are also great with any of the sauces listed below. Much like falafel, they can be served as a snack, an appetizer, or a side dish.

Ingredients

1 cup [200 g] dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
1 small red onion (about

Africa
Starter
Snack
Vegan
Gluten-free
Street Food

Method

Drain the black-eyed peas and remove the outer skins by rubbing the peas back and forth in your hands. Blend the skinless peas in a food processor with a bit of water to make a fine paste. It should be stiff but cohesive. Add the onion and salt and pulse to combine.

Heat 2 in [5 cm] of neutral oil in a pot to about 375°F [190°C]. Cover a rack with paper towels and set on a tray. Spoon g