Secrets to Perfect Akara with Water Yam || How To Make Water Yam Akara!

water yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is considered healthier.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Peel and chop the water yam into smaller pieces.

Boil the water yam in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash the boiled water yam until smooth.

Finely chop the onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and green bell pepper.

In a bowl, combine the mashed yam, chopped vegetables, garlic, ginger, and seasoning cubes.

Mix in the flour, baking powder, and egg until well combined.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of the yam mixture and carefully drop into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove the akara from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.

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