Akara (fried bean cake) (photo tutorial)

Ingredients

• 1 cup bean flour
• 1 cup room temperature water
• 1 knorr cube
• 1/4 red onion
• 1 s garlic clove
• Ginger
• 2 tsps Adobo seasoning
• 1-2 tsps ground red pepper
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 cups Canola oil

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Preparation

• Peel and quarter a whole red onion. Dice onions, set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup water , seasoning and onions. Stir thoroughly.
• Set aside, heat oil in a fry pan till hot. Using a medium sized spoon, scoop batter into oil.
• Let underside cook for about 1-2 mins till it starts to turn medium-dark brown.
• Use a fork to flip each piece over for other side to cook, about 1-2 mins also.
• Layer a plate with paper towel to drain excess oil, then scoop akara out of the pan.