My Shrimp Accra Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile with less sodium.

Begin by washing, deveining, and shelling the shrimp.

Grind the pimento pepper, garlic, and shadow benny together.

Finely chop the onion and scallions.

Combine the ground mixture with the flour, shrimp, black pepper, seafood seasoning, and yeast in a bowl.

Add warm water to the mixture to activate the yeast, mixing with your hands until well combined.

Cover the mixture and let it sit for 20-25 minutes to rise.

Heat vegetable or canola oil in a pot over medium to high heat.

Wet your hands with water and scoop the mixture into the hot oil, shaping them as desired.

Fry the fritters for about 1.5 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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