Akkra (Bean Fritters)

Title: Akkra (Bean Fritters)

Categories: Appetizers, Jamaica, Caribbean, Beans/peas, Upload

Yield: 24 fritters

1 c Peas, black-eyed

2 ea Pepper, red, hot; seeded,

-chopped

2 ts Salt

Oil, vegetable; for frying

Soak the beans overnight in cold water. Drain, rub off and discard the

skin, cover beans again with cold water and soak for 2-3 hours longer.

Drain, rinse, and put through a meat grinder using the finest blade, or reduce bit by bit in an electric blender. Grind the peppers. Add the salt

and peppers to the beans and beat with a wooden spoon until they are light

and fluffy and considerably increased in bulk.

Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan and fry the mixture by tablespoonfuls

until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot as an

accompaniment to drinks.

MM and upload by DonW1948

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