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Akara aka Banana Fritters - Sierra Leone Flavours

Super easy akara (banana fritters recipe).

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 4 medium overripe bananas
  • 160 g (5.6oz) rice flour
  • 1 heaped tsp baking powder
  • 1/2-1 tsp grated nutmeg
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2-4 tbsp water
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

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  1. Peel the bananas, add them to a blender and whizz until pureed.
  2. Transfer the pureed banana to a bowl and mix in all the ingredients plus 2 tbsp of water.
  3. The batter should have a drop-like consistency but if not then mix in the other 2 tbsp of water.
  4. Heat the oil over medium a medium flame and drop tablespoons full of the batter into the oil.
  5. Cook the akara for 1min then turn round and cook on the other side for another min until golden brown.
  6. Remove the akara and drain them on paper kitchen towels.
  7. Continue until all the batter is done.
  8. Serve with some gravy or sweet chilli sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure to use medium flame as the akara will burn on high heat. Do gently squeeze the akara between kitchen towels to remove any excess oil before serving. This makes up to 20 akara.

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 318mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 318mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.