Pap and Akara

Pap and Akara is a dish that is enjoyed by many Nigerian households every Saturday morning. From the combined efforts that is put into the preparation to the communal gathering as a family to enjoy a dish prepared with love. 

Ingredients 

Processed maize, Beans (Honey beans / Black eye beans), Scotch bonnet, Red bell peppers, Onions, Salt, Cooking oil

Preparation for Pap

• Add water to a pot or kettle and bring to a boil.

• Put your processed maize into a bowl and mix with a little cold water. 

• After water is boiled, slowly add to the mixed maize and stir. 

• Add sugar and milk to your desired taste. 

Preparation for Akara

• Soak beans in water then peel the shaft away. 

• Step one hack; add beans to a blender with water to cover it then pulse like five to seven times. 

• After beans is peeled, add to blender with washed scotch bonnet, onions and red bell pepper. 

• Pour blended mix and add salt to taste. 

• Mix your beans batter clockwise for six to ten minutes.

• Add cooking oil to pan and heat up.

• Scoop the bean batter and add to the hot cooking oil. 

• Fry on medium to low heat and turn once you see the beans batter harden. 

• Once done put the akara into a sieve do drain excess oil.

• Serve and enjoy with your hot pap.