Nicole Makes Jollof Rice & Akara | What’s In a Dish | The Kitchn

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur wheat is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Soak black-eyed peas overnight.

Rinse the soaked beans and put half in the blender with 2 cups of water.

Blend until smooth, checking for a gritty texture.

Add 1.5 cups of water to achieve a smooth batter consistency.

Use a 1/4 cup scoop to portion the batter and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.

Place fried akara on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Prepare custard using custard powder as a side dish.

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