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Kosai

Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters (akara).

Prep11 min
Cook6 min
Total17 min
Serves20
DifficultyEasy
Per serving425 kcal
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NigerMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 20 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Black-eyed peas, skinned500 g
  • Onion1
  • Chilli2
  • Oil1 L
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. BlendBlend peas with onion and chilli; whip airy.
  2. FryFry spoonfuls until golden.

Nutrition per serving

Calories425 kcal
Protein1.5 g
Carbohydrates4.3 g
Fat45.5 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sugar1.8 g
Sodium120 mg
Saturated fat6.4 g
Serving sizeabout 80 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Kosai take to make?

About 17 min in total: 11 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Kosai?

About 425 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 20 servings of about 80 g each.

Which allergens does Kosai contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Kosai from?

Kosai is a main course from Niger. Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters (akara).

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