Recipe: Yummy Akara (Bean Cake) with Akamu (Pap)

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Akara (Bean Cake) with Akamu (Pap). Akara (beans cake) is a very popular west African snack that combines perfectly with either pap or bread. it is served in Nigerian homes as snack, dinner or breakfast. I fry akara all the time and pair with pap (akamu) for breakfast or dinner. Akara or Beans cake is one of those Nigerian foods that everyone loves to eat.

Akara (Yoruba name) is fried bean cake.

Beans is such an essential part of nutrition in Nigeria, and West Africa as a … To make Akara, you need to first of all remove the beans coat.

You should remove the coat from the beans just before you make the Akara.

You can have Akara (Bean Cake) with Akamu (Pap) using 2 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Akara (Bean Cake) with Akamu (Pap)

  1. It’s of . Beans. 2. Fresh pepper. 3. Onions. 4. Salt. 5. Crayfish.

  2. It’s of . Groundnut oil. 7. Pap. 8. Honey. 9. Milk.

This means that you can't use coatless beans that has been stored in the fridge or freezer to make Akara.

I tried that and the Akara did not turn out well like the ones made with freshly peeled beans.

Before we delve into the "why" let's start with a chit chat on little details about the entire meal.

Bean cake which is popularly called Akara in the Southern part of Nigeria and Kose in the North is mostly combined with pap also known as Kunu in the North and Ogi or Akamu in the South.

Akara (Bean Cake) with Akamu (Pap) instructions

    1. Wash and clean the beans. Peel off the skin..
    1. Pour in the blender, add the pepper and blend.
    1. Pour the blended beans in a mortar and roll thoroughly to make the beans rise. Add salt and the grinded crayfish..
    1. Heat the groundnut oil, use a spoon to scoop and place in the hot oil. Allow to dry till golden brown..
    1. Remove and keep aside. Continue until you finish all..

  6. Mix the Pap with ordinary water. Add boiling water and make a good paste. Add the honey and milk. Serve with the fried Akara..

Bean cakes is popularly known as Akara.

However, akara is a popular Nigerian breakfast snack made with brown beans.

However, akara is a popular Nigerian breakfast snack made with brown beans.

For breakfast, it is best enjoyed with pap (ogi), custard, oatmeal and for some, it goes with bread.

Akara (Yoruba name) is fried bean cake.