Holiday treat
Ingredients
Serves
1
- black-eyed peas, soaked and peeled
- onion, roughly chopped
- fresh bell peppers (red or orange preferred), chopped
- habanero pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
- crushed red pepper, to taste
- vegetable oil, for frying
Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Blender
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Frying pan
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Spatula or slotted spoon
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Add the black-eyed peas, onion, bell peppers, habanero, salt, and crushed redpepper to a blender.
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Blend until smooth, adding as little water as possible to achieve a thick, spoon able batter.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, turning as needed for even cooking.
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Remove and drain briefly on paper towels.
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Serve hot.
Recipe video
NESCAFÉ Akara / Koose Ramadan Bites
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