Accara are a popular West African street food made from black-eyed peas blended into a smooth batter and fried until golden and crispy. In Senegal, they are often eaten as a snack or quick bite, sometimes served with a simple sauce. They are light, airy inside and crispy outside, making them very satisfying and perfect for sharing.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 20 min
🔥 Cooking time: 15 min
⏳ Total time: 35 min
👥 Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 200 g black-eyed peas (canned or soaked and peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100 ml water (as needed)
- oil for frying
Typical side:
- spicy tomato sauce
- or chili sauce
Instructions
- Blend black-eyed peas, onion, garlic and salt into a thick batter.
- Add a little water if needed, but keep the mixture thick.
- Heat oil in a pan or deep fryer.
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Serve warm with sauce.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Whisk the batter slightly before frying to add air – this helps create a lighter, fluffier texture inside.