How to Make the Best Nigerian Akara - Nkechi Ajaeroh

Name: How to Make the Best Nigerian Akara - Nkechi Ajaeroh
Ingredients: Black-eyed peas (1 lb. bag or less/more); ½ big onion or 1 medium size Onion; 1- 2 Fresh big bell peppers (Red or orange color preferably. I like using red/reddish bell peppers for this recipe.); 1 habanero (for that spicy kick; add more if you like it more spicy); Salt and crushed red pepper to taste; Oil for frying (I normally use peanut oil, and at least 3 inches deep); Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Akara, Nigerian beans fritters, is a popular Nigerian and African vegan street food. Also known as beans cakes, koosé, akla, or acarajé.

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Ingredients

Black-eyed peas (1 lb. bag or less/more)
½ big onion or 1 medium size Onion
1- 2 Fresh big bell peppers (Red or orange color preferably. I like using red/reddish bell peppers for this recipe.)
1 habanero (for that spicy kick; add more if you like it more spicy)
Salt and crushed red pepper to taste
Oil for frying (I normally use peanut oil, and at least 3 inches deep)
Red pepper flakes (optional)