Akara (food)
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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
Commons : Akara - collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ Laura Siciliano-Rosen: Accara. In: Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved June 19, 2019 .