How to make Haitian Akra (Malanga fritters) - Episode 34 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

malanga

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper reduces heat while maintaining flavor.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: self-rising flour

💰Cheaper: baking soda + vinegar

Self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

Peel the Malanga and grate it using the smallest holes on your grater.

Mix the dry seasonings together: cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Mix the grated Malanga with the dry seasonings and pigley's Juice thoroughly until well incorporated.

Heat oil in a pot over medium to high flame.

Use a knife to help shape the batter into the typical long shape of Akra.

Fry the Akra on both sides until golden brown.

Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary