The Perfect Fish Akara And Yeri Recipe | Wake Up Nigeria

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas offer a similar texture and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: none

Flaxseed meal can serve as a binder for vegan versions.

Use any kind of fish, here we are using mackerel.

Steam and season the fish before blending.

Blend the fish until smooth, adding 1 egg for nutrition.

Add a little salt for tasting and mix well.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan for frying the fish akara.

Scoop spoonfuls of the blended fish mixture and drop into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, turning carefully to ensure even cooking.

For the sauce, add bleached palm oil to a pan and heat it up.

Add onions to the palm oil and sauté until fragrant.

Add crayfish and seasoning cubes to the sautéed onions and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens