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Akkra (Black Eye Pea Fritters)

Akkra (Black Eye Pea Fritters) is built on Black Eye Peas, Green Peppers, Salt, and Fat For Frying. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 3
• Salt
• Fat For Frying

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash and soak dried peas over night in hot water.

2. 2

   Remove out skins.

3. 3

   Soak again until fully swollen.

4. 4

   Pound in a mortar until very smooth or use food processor.

5. 5

   Put aside in a bowl.

6. 6

   Cut up geen peppers and process them.

7. 7

   Add to pea mixture.

8. 8

   Both must be smooth.

9. 9

   Add about 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste.

10. 10

    Beat well until thick and creamy with a wooden spoon.

11. 11

    Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat and fry until golden brown, drain and serve.

12. 12

    Posted to Recipe Archive - 3 November 96