How to make AKARA // my Country's favorite Saturday morning breakfast // Akara and Akamu

[@mildredpierce4506]

I am Black American and had never heard of akara until last weekend when I met up with a large group of friends, four of which are Nigerians. A Nigerian woman brought akara to the gather and boy was it good. She also brought moi moi. I've heard of moi moi before but I had never had it until last week. Another thing that I've heard of but never had was puff puff. One of the Nigerian men brought some that his wife had made. It too was very good. I enjoyed everything so much that I'm planning on making all three next month when I visit my mother and sister. I will probably find some other African dishes to make like jollof rice.

[@Kikifoodies]

Aww…we live Akara. I have a banging Jollof rice recipe if you’re interested 🫶🏾

[@janenmam-boms2235]

Kiki my second attempt using your recipe and my first time getting akara. It was so good that hubby had 7 of it and wanted more. I used honey beans and I didn’t wash off the skin. Thank you very much for your easy to follow recipes.

[@peacendukwe]

Best way to make akara I have seen on KZbin, with less talking too👍.

[@HalimaYahaya-l6y]

For the first time i made akara for iftaar and it came out perfectly 😭💃thank you so much.

[@jenniferatini4461]

This is the best akara recipe ive seen on ig. No gimmicks or extra chitchat, just a detailed step by step guide. I feel confident enough to try it. Thank you 🎉

[@Kikifoodies]

Wow, thank you!

[@joye5761]

AKara, Kosai, Acaraje’ one of the best Nigerian 🇳🇬 food export ❤️❤️❤️.

[@ikechukwuekweonu694]

Simple recipe, calmly explained with ever so gentle tips that are very helpful. Thank you.

[@hadizamuhammad4860]

Well done kiki. I usually pair mine with kunun tsamiya. Its a northern porridge made with tamarind juice and millet powder.

[@LaurenMathewsYoutube]

Thank go for explaining it so well :) especially the washing part. Also I had never seen anyone whisking it to make it fluffy. Those were great tips! Thanks 😊

[@JummyDishes]

I love mine with Garri... your voice👌👌first time hearing it

[@yvonnerichard7526]

Thank alot this recipe really helped me my Akara came out delicious...

[@anuoluwapoadesakin9325]

just finished making mine. I found out that my kids prefer that the beans should be coarsely blended. They eat more than when it's smoothly blended.

[@MariamaTaylor-u9c]

Your method is simple and the akara looks yummy.

[@BennyTenuci1]

This is the best akara video I have watched and my akara for the first time turns out good. Well explained step by step process.

[@anneydelskitchen4891]

Had akara with pap this morning. 😝 and you're so right qbout the ninja blender. Had to sacrifice the smoothie Cup for akara

[@GoldOjo]

Soo clean, voice so calm and video so detailed. Thank you!

[@Kikifoodies]

Thanks so much

[@francaspage7911]

Wow, this is great, and I can't wait to try this method. You just made life easier for me with the whisk method. I subscribed immediately. Thanks so much

[@Thetrue_chefkofi]

This is my first time hearing your voice …woww such beautiful voice In Ghana we call this koose Nice video ❤️

[@gideondominion]

The hausa people in nigeria also call it kose.

[@Thetrue_chefkofi]

@@gideondominion that’s great

[@rachisamuel7115]

Amazing, you make it look so effortless.

[@nathanfarias5779]

Popular in Brazil too !

[@renatabacaleinick737]

A diferença foi o feijão, nao conhecia feito com esse...

[@daringroses]

@@renatabacaleinick737 what do you make it with?

[@renatabacaleinick737]

@@daringroses In Brazil we use another bean called 'feijão fradinho' and it's a typical dish from Bahia, not so easy to make (it takes a while).... but it's sooo good! I'll leave you a recipe. We name this 'ACARAJÉ'.

[@FERESE]

@@renatabacaleinick737 The descendants of slaves from Brazil make "acaraje" in Lagos Island in Nigeria. They lived in a community called Brazilian quarters.

[@renatabacaleinick737]

@@FERESE wow!! Sarah, that's interesting new to me!! I'll make a research and take a look at it, thank you!

[@ginamitembe8935]

Yammy!! Thank you so much for sharing this healthy alternative breakfast!!👍✨✨

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Wow, pinto bean hushpuppies. Gonna try this with fried catfish.

[@joycestyleofcooking]

Yaay the voice is back! Let’s me sit pretty and watch .since I’m the only one here in the comment section 😍😬

[@Kikifoodies]

You’re too sweet

[@DEBBYSKITCHEN]

Well done kiki 🥰 Your Recipes are simply amazing. The Akara came out really fluffy.

[@cyndyogwo]

i am about to go soak my beans now! now! sister thanks for sharing. i will use my ninja cup thank!

[@DebbyContentsTVlog]

Must you soak beans After Pilling the sharf before blending?

[@inyeneukpong1203]

Thank you so muc, your recipes are so easy to make. Keep it up

[@Kikifoodies]

Glad you like them!

[@Leolateal]

Impressive video, and great tip for making it soft and fluffy...

[@nzewikosiso7689]

Such a lovely and informative video thank you so much for this. Please do you know the reason behind soaking the beans overnight ?

[@Nkiruedema]

Soaking makes it soft enough to blend

[@WORSHIPSOUNDWITHIDA]

Ghana we all it KOOSE 😇❤🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪

[@joye5761]

Same thing Kosai, acaraje and it’s from Nigeria 🇳🇬 now eaten all over west Africa and also eaten in Brazil and the Caribbean taken by slaves.

[@INSPIREDMEALS]

First time hearing your voice 😃 Weldon

[@Goodliving2021]

Looks delicious and tantalizing, well done ❤❤❤

[@Beckycooks9264]

Wow looks yummy

[@godwinololade7243]

I stopped peeling beans for akara a long time ago cuz of muy father, he said do yoi normally peel beans if you want to eat it? Well it still taste fine though

[@yamrsh]

Had hot akara and bread in the afternoon, I enjoyed it

[@jenniiferpiiter8868]

wow!

[@ObinegbuAnthonia]

Please Ma,I want to ask you whether that mixer is the rechargeable own or normal electricity own. Please answer me,I will so much appreciate ❤️

[@francaspage7911]

Please can we get the Akamu powder in the UK 🇬🇧?

[@angelabassy1307]

Yours is perfect, but mine did not come out like this, what make it seek before coming up

[@ga5241]

After blending the beans smoothly,use a hand mixer and whip for 10-15 minutes to make it fluffy like a whipped cream before adding your chopped onions and pepper and salt then fry.

[@francisonaghinor3476]

Wow this looks yummy

[@julianapollyn8341]

Good morning ma , please is it a must to soak over night and is there a reason why.you soak over night?

[@oghenetejirimike9970]

Pls do u add maggi cube when making akara

[@gideondominion]

Thank you so much

[@resepsimple3403]

Look so yummy

[@mfonobong6484]

Well done chef

[@pearle44]

❤❤❤

[@ehi6269]

My akara was too fluffy. Soaked up oil. What did I do wrong?

[@sylviaeboh8342]

How many ml of 💧 water pls. Thanks

[@francisonaghinor3476]

Please were can i get this blender

[@MariamaTaylor-u9c]

What is akamo

[@abigailibe8833]

Why wash off the back is full of nutrients do it whole it will give same result

[@felouabadja8870]

🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬

[@Shakira98]

i made this and forgot about salt

[@baroquewalker6507]

What about Maggie

[@Kikifoodies]

No need for maggi

[@bhadeya.1884]

I noticed you didn’t add bouillon cubes Is that optional?

[@anuoluwapoadesakin9325]

akara does not need bullion cube. plenty onions will do.

[@angelanwaghodo1034]

@@anuoluwapoadesakin9325 you are so right. No need for seasoning cubes.