Binch Akara

Description

"Bean Drops". Small balls can be served with toothpicks.

Ingredients

• 1 pound black-eyed beans
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 cups oil

Directions

1. Pour dry beans in a blender with a cup of water.
2. Chop for one minute.
3. Pour in large bowl and add water.
4. Stir until skins float.
5. Strain into colander; allow all skin and eyes to flow out.
6. Blend beans, onion and pepper.
7. Pour in a bowl, add salt, and stir with a wooden spoon for two minutes.
8. Heat oil until moderately hot.
9. Drop mixture into oil with spoon.
10. Fry until golden brown.
11. Drain on absorbent paper.