This is perfect just the way I learned when I was in Nigeria! And very Delicious. Is there another name for honey beans. I was taught with black eyed beans.
Here in Brazil (bahia) this is a traditional food and is called acarajé, we split in half and stuffed with vatapá, caruru and pepper, the acarajé pasta has a harder consistency and we fry it in palm oil. Thanks for the video make more traditional foods from mother africa.
Niceeeeeee... that is why food is such a common language that unites us all. Someone else had mentioned that it is called acaraje in Brazil. We all learn every day, dont we😊? Hope you are subscribed and have hit the notification bell for instant alert for recipes from mother Africa 😊🤗🤗
Nice. I watched a documentary where a woman was cooking acarajé in Bahia, Brazil. Bahia has deep West African roots, particularly Yoruba based on those brought there during slavery. Traditionally, we also fry akara with palm oil.
Wow, wow, it is good to know what you are doing and how to do what you do, I have seen lots of videos, but yours is a class apart, lovely; if you know Akara well, you would be able to tell what a lovely outcome this Akara you made will be, it seems light and don't hold too much oil, this is the major challenges with making Akara, thanks for putting out a good work, I never subscribed before, this is the first time I will go that length.
Awwwwww... Merci. Thank you thank you thank you. Feedback like this gets me more motivated. I appreciate you noting the good work and also going the extra length to sub. While at it, hope you remember to ring that notification bell beside the subscribe button so that you will get an instant alert on new videos which are every weekend. Thanks. Let me know when you try it and how it came out.
Vee, I like your simple, straightforward, clearly explained recipe with a lovely and level tone. Your kitchen is clean and your nails are not long and painted harboring a host of germs and touching food. I particularly like that there is no loud music in the background assaulting my delicate sensibilities as I watch you crafting. Thank you for creating content that stands out. Good job, girl!
Dear Lord, I made the flattest akara as a table top, akara is something new for me but I just love the taste. I made them from bean flour is it going to taste the same or I just need to start from beans?
Thanks my sis. I am glad you enjoy it. I have other videos on my channel you can check out if you love my means of cooking... let me know the outcome when you try it
I watched your Akara video yesterday and followed your method to a "T" today, and let me just say, it came out PERFECTLY! I would highly recommend your video, and I'm glad I stumbled upon it. Thanks again, and keep posting 🥰🥰
Feedback like this give me greatest joy. I am so excited to hear that you nailed it gurl. Thanks for the recommendation (it will help someone else out). Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell beside it to get instant notifications when I upload new videos. Keep being awesome Bebe
Guys I had this during my masters in UK with my Nigerian classmates just loved it need to know is the bean used is black eyed peas or something else .much love and peace from India 🇮🇳
The peas that you used, in the Bahamas it is called Black Eye Peas, always hearing about this Akara when watching African movies, especially Mrs. Mercy Johnson movies lol. I will try making Akara looks good. From Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas. Thanks for sharing....
Hi. Nice video. You don't have to use your hands to scrub the peels. You can remove the peels in less than a minute with the the lowest range of your blender and the beans will remain intact while the peel will be off.. Just make sure there is a lot of water in it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the recommendation. I do that when I have a large amount of beans to skin. I dont feel it is necessary for me to use it for a cup of beans 😁.... moreover I just wanted to go old school on this and make it as basic as it can be(no bells or whistle). However thanks for sharing your knowledge someone might find it useful on here🤗
@@ayishetuomoragbon6494 hahaha at lazy way. It is really not a lazy way for me using my hand to scrub it self is more lazy way cos I wont have to deal with having to rinse and clean up my big food processor and have to wash again after blending hahahha. But eh whatever is faster to one is a sure way to go. Thanks much for the love
Thank you. We call it kala. From our african heritage. I love to make it and eat it too. Dislike to peel them. God bless Edited: traditionally we use black eyed peas
Excellent recipe! I followed the steps as you laid them out and got the same result. 👏👏👏 I almost finished all the akara as I was frying them. 😋🤪 I highly recommend this recipe. Thank you again. 👍🏾
Ywc Mr Ben😊. I am so so glad you love it . Thanks for the recommendation. As a little support please help share this video and other videos on my channel on your social media platform. It will mean a whole lot to me. Thank you so much
I need a small business to use and begin to make money everyday, I think I can start with this one though I am a man. Thank you for for posting this video.
Looks so good, love your channel. Can you use any type of beans for akara? also, do you ever leave the batter to ferment before you whip it? or is that a different recipe
Thanks much. Well not any type of beans can be used for traditional Nigerian akara. The most commonly used ones are honey beans, brown beans, black eye peas. No I do not leave the batter to ferment cos it will become rancid(sour). I only soak the dry beans in salted water to get it hydrated and soften to ease blending and reduce the work on the blender machine. I hope all this answers your question. Kindly remember to share my videos, subscribe and turn on your notification bell beside the subscribe button. Let me know if you need more help. I try to answer questions within 24hrs. Happy frying. Let me know how it turns out.
I owe you a big vote of thanks. I made my Akara today after buying an electric hand mixer. You recommended the mixer as i have always used a wooden spoon before for mixing the dough. i made a perfectly delicious Akara. The electric hand mixer is a must. Thank you.
Kaye Da Silva I am super overjoyed that it was a success for you. You can say that again about the hand mixer. Once you use it once it will more than convince you that it is the way to go and you won’t go back🙂
Just to let you know what i observed in my Akara preparations because i know you love feed backs. Before i watched your video when i prepared Akara, and put the surplus in the fridge it becomes very hard, when i microwave it , it still remain hard. Say i prepare 12 Akara, i can only eat 4 at a time. After watching your video and used the SUPER HAND MIXER, when i fried 15 Akara, the remaining 12 can be put in the fridge and its still soft and fluffy for up to 3 days. Thank you.
Hey Kaye thanks so much for the feedback. Oh you know me too well. I thrive on feedback cos I learn from them as well. You are right on the money. My akara stores perfectly well in the refrigerator and once I heat it up( which I don’t sometimes as I like it cold too when paired with soaking garri😉) . Off course the crisp exterior will be lost cos moisture will occur but it will not be hard it will be fluffy and soft. Thanks once more for your insight.
Awww. Dont worry fail only means FIrst attempt in learning so next time will be better. I love that you have been able to troubleshoot a potential reason for the flatness.💪💪
Is good but i can't make it like yours. I have tried to make akara with the powdered beans for like three times but i have not been able to get it right. Pls can you advice on what to do.
Hi, thanks a lot for the simple instructions. I finally prepared the acara beans and it was sooo delicious. I did not peel the beans though but it was still very delicious!!! Thanks a lot!
I prepared an amazing akara yesterday just by watching your video.. my husband and friend kept asking me how i did it.. that it's one of the best akara they've had in a long while.. i was so excited.. Cooking is my hobby.. i love it so much.. you've a new subscriber.. Thank you thank you thank you
Awww... results like this make me the happiest person in the world as that is my intent of all my videos on my channel. Thanks for subscribing. Remember to ring the bell beside it for instant alert on my new videos. Also kindly remember to share my videos on your social media platform. Let's get many people to achieve this amazing result. Am proud of you Hannah.
I've always been going about it wrong. No wonder I never get the right àkàrà. Thanks for the video. Please can I also use black eyed beans? Also do you have any videos for Nigerian meals we can cook abroad because we don't get our local ingredients here. Greetings from Australia. Cheers!!!
I am glad the video was of help. Sure you can use black eyed beans. I do have other Nigerian meals on my channel(Nigerian in diaspora friendly as I am also away from Nigeria 😊). Are you subscribed yet? If yes, remember to ring the notification bell beside it for instant alert of my new upload.
Greetings from Russia to you! That's what can be called an Ultimate Akara Cooking guide!!! Had tried your recipe and the result was perfect! Thanks for your detailed explanation.
You can still make akara that is edible and nice but in all honesty you will be sacrificing some of that nice shaped fluffy akara compared to if you whipped some air into your batter
Yipeeeeee....💃💃💃💃💃. Am glad your family loved it. It pleases my soul. Mission accomplished. Btw, are you subscribed yet? If yes, is your notification bell turned on? 😊. I have other videos you will hopefully find your family licking their hand while eating😊. Inshort my latest video is how to make ewa agoyin sauce .. very very versatile sauce
The best step by step method I have come across so far. Very entertaining and a bit dramatic. Above all you really taught me well. I was able to hit it right on the nail. I never thought I could make this. I love Akara. I just made it. Am saving some for my family to try. Thanks a million👍
The easiest way to make Akara I have ever seen! Very well explained. I learnt a lot from this recipe too! I love Akara especially during Ramadan! Thanks sister for helping make my Iftar Akara so perfect this Ramadan. God bless.
I just finished eating my akara which I made using your recipe. This is my 2nd attempt and I nailed it! My 1st attempt was about 8yrs ago and it was a mess! Since then, I haven't been confident to try it again. To be honest, I was going to make this last weekend using another recipe I saw on RU-vid, but instead I made moimoi, and moved the akara to this weekend. God probably wanted me to find this recipe...lol. I watched the video multiple times all through the night and went through so many comments. I find that some nuggets can always be found in the comments when people ask questions. So, thank you so much for this recipe. My husband said it was better than the type we buy outside and that it was not oily. I was soooooo happy! But I have now been sentenced to making akara every weekend. So help me God! Congratulations on the arrival of your baby. I wish you and your baby good health and God's blessings! I'm on standby for your moimoi recipe. :)
Awww...feedback like this make my day. I am so proud of you. You are so correct about finding more useful information in the comment section. I always encourage people asking me comment because I might have missed that in the video. Thanks so much for the congratulatory message. I am soaking in every moment with my little one as it is priceless and can not be gotten back if missed. I hope to come back to recording in the nearest future. Stay tuned😉😉. Tell hubby i concur with demanding weekend akara from you 😊😊😊. Let's go gurl!! Very soon you will even open akara business 😉😉😉.. Moimoi has been highly requested so it will definitely be one of the first videos when i resume
My dear.... I concur .(shhhhh dont say it too loud so that there will not be tribal war like ghana and Nigerian jollof rice here o 😁😁😁😁😁). Thanks for watching. Remeber to share this and other videos on my channel on your social media platform. It will make me so happy.
i will recommend added it before beating air into it or during blending the beans. You do not want to add it after incorporating the air so that you do not risk deflating the air already added... Whisking will require you to do a lot of arm exercise to achieve the fluffiness the mixer will give.
Veeluvstocook_ I tried your method a few days ago and it was superb👍 Although I used a whisk and not a mixer , it still came out well. The idea of incorporating air into the mixture really made it fluffy on the inside. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
@@damilolaoladunjoye4901 Yipeeee... that is what I am talking about. Welcome to the club of badass akara makers🤗. I appreciate you stopping by to leave me your feedback. It is worth more than a million dollars3😁
Hi this is my first time making this- it may seem like a stupid question but how come my batter is kind of clumpy ?????? If it because my blender is not powerful enough ?? I usually see high grade food processors in most cooking videos , and end up frustrated cause my batter is never the consistency of the cooks batter ... How can i save the batter .. I tried adding a little water and blending again for a while but it was more or less the same result
Hi Dora. First off, no question is stupid on my channel so feel free to ask me questions as you have them. To better understand the challenge you are having, when you say clumpy do you mean it is still grainy as if the beam is not thoroughly blended?
Ok. Got you! Well the strength of the blender can be a culprit . However to make your blender more efficient in handling the beans it is imperative you thoroughly hydrate your dry beans. Did you soak your beans prior to blending? If no, adding water during blending will not help you because that way the friction between the beans and the blender blade is reduced. It will only be making your batter runny which will not even give you a thick batter required for akara. Have you seen my moi moi video? If no, try and watch how I blended the beans in the video . I share some more explanation right there between batter for akara and moi moi. Thanks
My 9year old and I were looking for Akara recipes and we stumbled on yours. You got yourself a fan. What’s not to love? From the lovely Nigerian accent to your detailed step by step explanation. I’m making this on Sunday when I’m off duty🥰 xo
Awww. I am glad you found me. Thanks for the positive comment. I am waiting on you feedback on sunday. Please let me know if you need more help. Tell your 9year old you both got this. Remember to share this video and other videos on my channel on your social media platform Turn on your notification bell for instant alert on new videos😁 Thanks much I appreciate it.
Tasted for the 1st time yesterday at International Food dishes for Black History month. It was the best. We learned that the Akara is blacked peas so every time someone asked what the dish was , they were told blackeyed peas, they were amazed and just had to try it. Pleasantly surprised!
Wow this is so educating I have learnt a lot o. Thanks for the tutorial. I just stumbled on your video. Pls what's the name of the blender u used. I like it. Thanks
Did you try it? Did you try it?💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃. Thanks for the compliment and ywc. Be sure to check up my other videos and also ring your notification bell to get alert on my new videos which is every weekend
no problem (all smiles) and also you will share the video for others to see right (all smiles). leave me a feedback when you try it. Also let me know if you need more help along the way.
Hey chiamaka. I will dare to say you can use a ratio of 1part water to 2 part flour (tip: use same cup to measure water and also flour).. but the end of the day, my greatest tip is to mix in the liguid bit by bit till you get the thickness you see in the video after blending the beans before whipping in air with the hand mixer. Let me know if this helps
Well done 👍. I saw where someone used the food processor to peel...is that advisable? And what’s the exact name for it? What do you call the tool u used to beat the blended bean to make it increase?
There is nothing wrong i peeling with the roof processor😊. I am making a small batch and believe it is a waste of time to use my food processor to do it. My food processor is the cuisinart 14 cup processor. You can use any other processor capable of doing the job. The tool is called a hand mixer. It is like a stand mixer but this is handheld and portable...
Gente! O akara é o pai do Nosso acarajé baiano 😃😃😃 Acarajé. 500 Gr de massa do feijão fradinho 01 cebola grande Sal a gosto Bater bem bom uma colher de pau, E fritar no azeite de dendê. Depois abrir e colocar Pimenta, vatapá, caruru e salada de tomate verde.
Thank you for sharing this video. My akara came out fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. My guests enjoyed it so much! I am addicted. Lol 😂. Do you have any recipes for cooking stew or jellof rice?
Ywc. I am glad they all loved it. Sure I have tons of more interesting videos on my channel including stew and jollof rice. Are you subscribed to my channel?
@veeluvstocook.. Just stumbled on your channel while searching for how to make àkàrà, because i have been making àkàrà, and it usually comes out flat... But this your method is the sure deal...👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️ Just made àkàrà now with your method and I am over the moon with the outcome, even my kids enjoyed it... I wish I could upload a video.... 👌👌❤️❤️🙏🙏💖💖💖💖.... Thanks so much, you have gained a new fan.... 🙏🙏❤️❤️😄😄👍👍👍👌👌👌
Awww.. am over the moon knowing that you nailed it. A lot of people tend to stumble on my videos on my channel and that is why it is paramount people like you out there help me share my videos so it reaches a wiee range of audience that needs help or tips on recipes. Thanks for leaving me your feedback. I appreciate it.
@@Veeluvstocook yes ó, I have shared the video and this àkàrà is my dinner tonight.... I love it so much, I wish I had ẹ̀kọ́ to go with it... 😜😜😜❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for your feedback and suggestion. Are you talking about skipping the mixing part with the handmixer to incorporate air? If yes, I have tried your suggestion in the past and for me this air incorporation and making the batter not too thin is the key. If you try this method (if you haven't yet, you will discover that you ABSOLUTELY need no egg cos it is so so so fluffy. But again, cooking is a form of act and we are all free to Express ourselves in different forms so feel free to add it to yours Thanks for your suggestion 😊
Thank God you figured out what you are probably doing wrong. I hope and am positive you will do better next. Leave me a feedback pleaseeeeeee on how it turned out. It will help me and other viewers intending to try it out . Let me know if you need more help
Thanks. You can stir with your hand but that will be one heck of arm exercise. You will still have a good akara but thought out my experiences,whipping considerable amount of air is one of the major key to getting that super extra fluffiness
