Akara (food)

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Akara
Woman preparing Akara in Nigeria

Akara or Accara are deep-fried balls made from black- eyed peas that are offered as a snack in many areas of West Africa .

preparation

The black- eyed beans are mashed and mixed with onions , salt and pepper . Small balls are formed from the mass, which are fried in coconut or vegetable oil . Akara are usually served with a spicy tomato and onion sauce called kaani . Sometimes they are served as a sandwich in a baguette , especially in Senegal .

See also

Web links

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Laura Siciliano-Rosen: Accara. In: Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved June 19, 2019 .