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Akkra are [[Bean|bean]] [[Fritters|fritters]] which originated in Western Africa, but with the slave trade they spread to the Caribbean and Brazil. Crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle, they are variously known as akra, acra, accra, acrat and acarajé. This particular version comes from [[Jamaica]].
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|TotalCalories = 426
|PortionCalories = 106
|DatePublished=12th April 2013
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = 4-6
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 40 minutes
|PrepTime = 10 minutes
|CookTime = 30 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Akkra recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Those look nice.''

4/5 

Mine did not look that good although they tasted ok.

 [[User:TheJudge|The Judge]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 450 g [[Black eyed peas|black eyed peas]]
| 3-4 [[Green chillies|green chillies]], roughly chopped
| [[Salt]] to taste
| [[Oil]] for [[Frying|frying]]
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Wash and soak the [[Peas|peas]] overnight in hot water.
| Remove the outer skins and then soak again until they are fully swollen.
| Drain and place in a [[Food processor|food processor]] with the [[Chillies|chillies]] and [[Salt|salt]].
| Blend until the mixture is smooth.
| Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a deep pan or fryer.
| Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the [[Fat|fat]] in batches and [[Fry|fry]] until golden [[Brown|brown]].
| Drain on kitchen paper and serve.
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==See also==
{{FritterRecipes}}
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[[Category:Recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Grain and bean recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Jamaican recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Snacks and light bites|Akkra]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Starters|Akkra]]
[[Category:Vegan recipes]]
[[Category:Vegetarian recipes|Akkra]]
[[Category:Deep fried]]

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