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Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 7:37am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Hi house, I'm wondering if anyone could put me through on how to fry akara, I have tried it several times, but on frying it comes out so flat and scattered most times, I guess there is something I'm getting wrong with the mix! Or? Waiting for your inputs please 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Nobody: 7:54am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Mtchwww iits easy na, grind the beans and fry iit |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Portsmouth86(f): 7:54am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies: Hi Jannies I didn't want to read and run, I had a look online for you though, as I'm not Nigerian myself however I am learning to cook different recipes for my husband, and I'm pretty hooked on Naija food Check this out... http://www.9jafoodie.com/akara-acaraje/ The shape of the akara is affected by two factors: thickness of the pureed beans and your method of frying. Shallow frying or watery batter will result in flat akara. Good luck, I'm sure you don't need it, but I hope this helps Kind regards Karen 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 7:57am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Its either theres too much water or it was grinded too soft, the former should be the case. Add less water next time, that should do. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 8:03am On Jun 20, 2015 |
wao! Your husband is from which tribe? Yoruba I guess Portsmouth86: 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 8:08am On Jun 20, 2015 |
vimi: It's not that easy o! For akara I can bet on that,it sure requires some special skill! Btw ure even a guy sef u cant understand! |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 8:10am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Portsmouth86: Hmmm thanks Karen! Will sure check out that site, I think I'm a culprit of shallow frying,that might just be the issue! Thanks alot dearie! 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 8:11am On Jun 20, 2015 |
SuperSuave: Thanks, will check that out too! do u fry akara? Being that you are a guy lol... 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Portsmouth86(f): 8:12am On Jun 20, 2015 |
SuperSuave: He is indeed, we are still in two different countries, patience is a virtue I believe, in the meantime until he comes to the UK, I am working hard,going to church, also learning to speak Yoruba and cook the food, luckily I have a few friends here that are also Nigerian who are helping me to achieve my goals. Stay blessed Karen 2 Likes |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Portsmouth86(f): 8:14am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies: Anytime 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 8:22am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies:guy? Lol..only in this part of the world. Well, I fry good akara. If a guy doesn't know how to prepare foods, he will either spend a good percentage of his income in eateries or eat whatever rubbish is given to him freely and I'm not ready to do any of that. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Nobody: 8:23am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies: Am just a guy anyway! |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by tpiander: 8:26am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies: its not rocket science plz. and men commonly fry it in the middle east. if you can fry egg, you can fry akara, stop making a storm in a teacup. |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 8:26am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Portsmouth86:wow! That's really really good. You're a perfect example of what we call "Wife material". Wishing you success in your marriage. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by tpiander: 8:26am On Jun 20, 2015 |
here they go again. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Portsmouth86(f): 8:35am On Jun 20, 2015 |
SuperSuave: Aww thank you, we only recently got married in Ikoyi on 25th March, and yes I wore traditional dress, I have been twice to Lagos in the last 6 months, and got stuck in with the dishes and washing the laundry outside (nothing fazes me), I absolutely loved it, everyone was so welcoming 5 Likes
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Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 10:00am On Jun 20, 2015 |
SuperSuave: Wow, I envy your wife, or wife to be, honestly such men like you are hard to find! Keep it up! 2 Likes |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 10:06am On Jun 20, 2015 |
tpiander: Well Mr or Mrs tpiander, if you are in the middle east and men commonly fry it there just like eggs, maybe it's one of your traditional delicacies ( if you are from there anyways), for me, I am a very good cook, but frying akara isn't like frying eggs, and that's why I decided to ask, I know the recipe but I know I am missing something out either too watery or whatever, no one knows it all, even the best chefs make mistakes |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 10:11am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies:wow! Thanks ma'am, I'll add this to my list of accolades. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by SuperSuave(m): 10:13am On Jun 20, 2015 |
Portsmouth86:your hubby is lucky I must say. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by tpiander: 10:14am On Jun 20, 2015 |
jannies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Gcufwks10 |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by ferhyntorlah(f): 6:08pm On Jun 20, 2015 |
For me, the tips for puffy beans cake are: 1. Less water when blending and 2. Working the beans puree by stirring it for a few minutes. This is to introduce air into the puree so the cakes can rise and have puffy texture after frying. If you stay in Nigeria, try to visit the local beans cake frying shops to see for yourself. Happy cooking. 1 Like |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by jannies: 6:47pm On Jun 24, 2015 |
ferhyntorlah: Thanks ferhy, really looking forward to trying it again! |
Re: Can Somone Teach Me How To Fry Akara (bean Cake) by Trexnemesis(m): 7:41am On Jul 28, 2018 |
jannies: Mtcheeeeeeew. Who doesn't know how to cook simple akara? |
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