HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN AKARA: SOFT AND FLUFFY AKARA | SISI JEMIMAH

HOW TO MAKE AKARA: SOFT AND FLUFFY AKARA | SISI JEMIMAH
#akara #howtomakeakara #nigetianakara #akararecipe
Ingredients:
3 Cups Beans
Vegetable Oil for frying
1.5 Onions
Scotch Bonnet Peppers (your preference)
Bouillon cubes
Salt to taste
Link to mini food processor used in the video: amzn.to/2G1KEJX
Disclaimer - Affiliate Links included, As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#howtofryakara #nigerianakararecipe #fluffyakara

[@missbritt288]

Ive never tried this food but it amazes me how its so fluffy and bread like it is yet it contains no gluten or yeast . Whoever invented this was lowkey a genius cause i would have never known blending some peas could result in such product

[@RobertsDigital]

I grew up in Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Back in the late 80s and early 90s this is what we often had for breakfast early in the morning before school. I was a student at Bereton Montesorri Primary. Sometimes I ate this for breakfast with Akamu (white corn custard with milk and sugar) together with my younger brother. This was far better than corn flakes or corn rings with milk. Other days it was fried yam with stew and scrambled eggs or fried plantains with beans or soft buttery bread with blue band margarine, strawberry or pineapple jam spread with hard boiled eggs, or even golden morn and buttered toast. We often finished it off with a hot cup of chocolate bornvita or tea with milk. Sometimes we added the bornvita to the Akamu. Then after breakfast we'd be rushing to the gate of our home, belly full with our strapped on backpacks to catch the school bus.😄Ahhh my good ol' childhood years! Although I don't live in Nigeria now, but i still eat Akara once in a while for breakfast. I soak the black eyed peas for 12 hours (preferably overnight) then I blend the whole thing in the morning without removing the skin. My nutritionist told me to blend the beans with the skin for the Akara because if I were to eat the beans in pottage form I'll still leave the skin on. It makes no sense to remove the skin which is the most fibrous and nutritious part and eat only the white. It comes out the same with extra fiber. Its a healthy breakfast treat and now that I'm grown up I eat this with carrot puree (which is zero carb) without sugar in place of the starchy corn Akamu and it works just fine. Carrot Akamu is just simply thoroughly boiled carrots that you add to a blender with a tablespoon of water and blend till completely smooth then you put into a pot and continue to stir till it becomes that Akamu/custard pureed consistency. No need for sugar. It has zero carbs and it's a healthier option.

[@lollybabe08]

I can relate to your post. I miss my breakfast!

[@19blessings1]

This memory sounds so beautiful and comforting to you.

[@chinwemishael7478]

Proper breakfast them 👌🏾👍🏽🙌🏾😊

[@Africanfamilytales101]

I need to try that carrot Akamu 😂

[@abolanleolad9292]

Wow I’ll try that thanks for sharing

[@cassioloula]

Here in Brazil, and specially in my hometown (Salvador), we have "acarajé"; it's a very similar recipe and It comes from west Africa!

[@TheExlurker]

Do they use beans aswell?

[@moisesduarte2926]

@@TheExlurker yes, precisely white beans. the main difference from traditional akara is the fillings. after they're fried, they get sliced in half and filled with shrimp, caruru (an okra-based stew), vatapá (a shrimp and coconut milk-based stew) and hot sauce. fun fact: plain akara is often used as an offering to yoruba deities in the candomblé religion (similar to cuban santería and haitian vodou).

[@augustalopes4926]

@@moisesduarte2926, sorry, you are wrong, we don't use white beans to make acarajé here in Bahia, we do use the same beans you can see in the video - the black eyed peas -, and here we call them "feijão fradinho". We only use the black eyed peas, white onions and salt in our traditional (which includes the religious offer to Orişa Oya) recipe, then fry them in red palm oil.

[@moisesduarte2926]

@@augustalopes4926 you're absolutely right, it's black eyed peas and not common white beans; i misspoke there. it's the variety we call feijão de corda or feijão macassar here in pernambuco.

[@joye5761]

It’s the same 😊it was taken to Brazil and the Caribbean by Nigerian 🇳🇬slaves

[@beeojeiks6516]

Omg sis Jemimah! I followed the mixing part and my Akara came out perfect. Crispy and did not soak any oil! Hubby was very happy 😃

[@amygraceysdiary007]

Yummmmmmmyyyyyyy!!!! I should try this...I have beans, I have pepper, I have onion, I have blender, I have hand mixer, even frying pan and oil sef...what I am waiting for, I do not know!!!🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Edit: brethren, I'm finally trying this tomorrow, after 4 months! Wahala be like bicycle 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@diamn2828]

😂

[@oyinkansolaoyetunde1637]

Your comment is a vibe 😂😂😂

[@brogpretty]

😂😂😂😂

[@LibraSkyyy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@IfekristiTube]

How was it

[@ekomobongobong9420]

This is the best Akara recipe I’ve seen online. Kudos

[@judithravichandran9093]

Sister,I used your recipe to surprise my dear Nigerian hubby.It come out very good,thanks for sharing with us. We ate this with Indian coriander chutney!

[@davinaderek1537]

I followed your exactly way of doing it but used a turner handle for the whisking i swear my akara was also bouncing in the lord. Its been three years trying to make akara but after watching your video yesterday i made a bouncing akara. Much love from the Netherlands

[@chinemeremononaku3316]

Hlo

[@ParalegalDuBar-ix1in]

I am newly married to Nigerian man and I am looking for recipes to cook for him. I am a Southern African American cook and watching your channel gives me just the instruction I need! Thanks so much! I cant wait to cook this!

[@gildarivera5806]

I made these today at my mom’s house and my mom ate 10 of them. They came out fantastic. They were very fluffy and delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.

[@DEAJP10]

I grew up in Jos. Every morning at 8am an elderly woman would arrive in my school with a huge wok type pot and filled it with groundnut oil. Long time later the wood fire had heated the oil enough and all the kids queued up to pay 5 kobo for a piece of koose or fried yam. I’ve wanted to re-experience that to relive my 8 year old self ever since. This recipe was so VERY CLOSE to that memory! THANK YOU!!!! 🙏 🙏

[@Shayoyeye5223]

I just made some following your steps. I used the already peeled beans but soaked them overnight. The batter was not like ice-cream because my hand mixer is a basic one & I don’t think I whisked for 10-15 as my arms became to ache 😣😄. It turned out well, was crunchy on the outside & did not soak oil 🤩 Note to self: get a proper stand mixer 🤔😂

[@amakaamazon5958]

this is literally Harvard trained akara.... thought I was the only one that whisks their batter. but I'm gonna try and make it more fluffy like this. 🙏🙏👍👍

[@ostrch]

Thank you for the stand mixer tip and that cold water tip.These are the kinds of tips that too many KZbin cooks omit.

[@adorn4perfectionelohor728]

You can never go wrong with Sisi Jemimah's recipe...👏👏👏❤

[@abimbolaadejumo4265]

Thanks for sharing the mixing tips, it made all the difference. My akara did bounce. 😃

[@promisebreezy]

Very nice, am about to prepare mine so I came to watch the real chef herself do it😊

[@millionairemind6986]

Wow! My sis you are expert in frying akara, the way the akara is floating on the oil is what i like so much. Good job

[@yetundeshowola7614]

I know I am late to the party but I love your videos. So straight to the point. No 30 minute introduction on something totally irrelevant. I prefer “wet and juicy” akara though. This air incorporation method makes the akara a bit too dry for me. Awesome recipe though. Keep up the good work.

[@chiamakaeke7978]

This is the first time I'm hearing your voice and its so lovely and made the video very personable .

[@stellaisu-egwu7949]

This is the best akara recipe on KZbin

[@IhuomaFavoured]

This is so far the best akara recipe i have come across on U-tube. See beans paste like ice cream!!

[@iwatchseries]

This is the predecessor of the Jamaican dumpling. Defenatly will try and make these thanks for the recipe!#

[@opeyemi5294]

Good morning ma'am. I just watched this video and I love it. Quicjk question, does the type of pot used also determine the floatation. Cos I usually mix well but it still sinks😭😭

[@nnemichi1148]

Hello from London. If I hadn't subscribed before, for this akara alone I'd have done so immediately! 😊 I subscribed to your channel a while ago and I enjoy your recipes. However, I've never commented on anything before. I am doing so because of this akara; all I can say is wow!!! The "fluffiness" is out of this world, I haven't seen akara this fluffy! As you said, it looks like Ice Cream. I can't wait to make it tomorrow morning! Thanks sweetheart. 👍😄

[@sipokazima-awu6854]

As a South African this video was mind blowing. I did not expect the main ingredient to be beans

[@mphothito4691]

Right, I really want to try it out.

[@sipokazima-awu6854]

@@mphothito4691 ntwana I was like this is witchcraft 😄 I'm curious about the texture compared to amagwinya

[@mphothito4691]

That’s my concern as well hey, but everyone seems to be hyping it up so I’m just curious to trying a different cuisine.

[@vivenneokwuonyechie2952]

I love the Akara as it is bouncing in the lord lol,good job my queen of sumptuous cooking.

[@joyopara8600]

Perfect nigerian akara 👍

[@chioa6412]

I watched your video and I made the best Akara! Thank you so much 😊

[@miracleekeke5209]

I am just starting to learn WOW THAT'S AWESOME

[@idiaakanbi3713]

Lovely! What eletric whisk would you recommend

[@FREDSTECHHUB]

Hmmm, Itong Annam... I must make this Akara this weekend. It just looks so inviting.

[@emediongmorgan5640]

Nķo ntòro😂

[@domaniwhite4058]

I appreciate you giving me this recipe. Thank you very much sister. Not all of us in US are ungrateful and narcissistic. Thank you.

[@nworiegoodness3954]

I just followed your recipe 😃🙂 and my own comes out like yours ,i really do appreciate it ma

[@OrokanwanOrok]

Omor x 1000000… this recipe is dope… my Akara is bouncing too.. I’m so chuffed I’m gonna dance💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@mercyebony6595]

Wow I've tried so many akara recipes but yours is the best so easy to follow,thank u 4 dis

[@veronicachiwanza9334]

Thank you so much.wow very appealing.i will have to try this recipe it's so good sisi watching from Zimbabwe where we have plenty of these beans.God bless you

[@gilbertadefisan317]

This is so nice. Your page has been so educating.... Please what's the maker of the Blender you using?

[@stellamaris3292]

Thank you so much for making the process easy for me ❤️ I tried it out and it came out perfect 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@ZainabBello-h2n]

Lovely recipe 😍. Can I use the beans paste I’ve freezed?

[@LatifahAg]

Thank you for this video! I was just thinking I should make akara for breakfast tomorrow...but i haven't made it in YEARS

[@tutusanni]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. You have thought me so much. I pray God Almighty continue to bless you. Just a quick question please, could you please share the link for the blender you use? I have been looking for a really good blender for beans for a long time now. Thank you in advance😊

[@joyije7416]

Thanks a lot from Cameroon going to do same

[@feelathome9323]

Sisi, this is perfect. The akara is on point

[@Itsmisola]

You are amazing!! Everytime I am lost about how to cook something, I run to your channel for advice. Thanks for the consistency. You are always so detailed. #BigFan

[@a.m.5256]

Looks so delicious. What does it taste like?💜

[@veraibama]

Which blender did you use please? The beans is so fluffy

[@denenkpojime]

Hi, is that a Vitamix blender you used to blend the beans? Was wondering if the Vitamix Ascent A3500i can do the work? How many cups of beans did you use and for how long did you blend? Thanks

[@ene_andre]

Lol the "I have very low standards" at the beginning got me 🤣🤣, subscribed

[@rotimi3]

Wow! This is good name sake, I will be trying it out definitely & let you know how it turns out

[@ifylasekan7261]

Lovely.will I get this same outcome for my akara if I use beans flour?

[@StephStance]

thank you for showing how to make this Akara,

[@TheExlurker]

Liked the video before watching!!! Lol.... She never disappoints me.

[@yuwaize-iyamu9234]

Thanks for the fluffy goodness in this recipe!

[@kossilove5398]

I love your recipe, but please can you help me with the name that blender that you use, thank you.

[@chinonsoagu1464]

Thanks for sharing sister. U just teach me how to do this. Dealing with that right away 👍

[@samuelodeyingbo8086]

I had to come and search to get a masterpiece done for me and my friends

[@ogojesujesuloba5606]

Delicious 😋 I try this Akara, even though it's wasn't plan for today. I couldn't stop eating, akara is not my kind, but this one hook me.

[@rumeskitchen6104]

Love this recipe! Going to try this out - can’t wait 😊

[@andersonwabara9463]

Thanks for the cooking tips... As a single man still waiting to find my better half (who honestly needs to be a chef and must surprise me everyday with her cooking, in the most pleasant way of course)...it's important for men to also know their way around the kitchen...and I must say that your cooking tips have done just that...now I invite ladies over for a cook and Netflix at my place and boy oh boy are they blown away by my cooking skills and etiquette. Needless to say they always ask for seconds... I think the jury is still out on which beans is the most suitable for Akara...i saw you used white beans, but can one also achieve similar results by using Oloyin (sugar/sweet) beans or any other variety of beans? Thanks.

[@janetmayango4491]

I did my but I didn’t put air in it so it came out thick but I love it but next time I will follow your directions and thank you ma

[@seunez]

haha!!! My Akara could neverrr. thanks for the tips

[@hdvideostudiotv]

Please how can I make Akara in such a way that the inside would be soft and not too hard? I discovered that my Akara is usually hard inside.

[@richardsarahogungbe6241]

Thanks ma'am,can I use hand blender because I don't have mixer

[@sidikantedioplo4464]

This is best recipe I see Thanks

[@healthywithbenna]

I love love this Akara. Cheiiii I use to eat this like all day🤤🤤 Thanks for sharing sis

[@christinegabriel7842]

Thnx Sis. I fried it and it came out perfectly n fluffy, then my second trial soaked all my oil😫 .. I have to come back here and found out dt I added a lot of water, to get plenty akara🤦‍♀️🤩

[@yemiishola1278]

Great recipe, not an akara lover but when I cook it for my family, they absolutely love it. Thanks for the amazing recipe

[@abidemiomowunmi850]

I will have to try your own method ma'am

[@michellicious7812]

it looks yummy i really want to try it thank you for that thorough recipe 🎉

[@MariaMales-k6b]

Hi, just came across your video and impressed with your very good instructions but, I find the music annoying, please do not let the food and you compete with extra noise . Now, can I please ask if I can use other beans as I have lots of dry broad beans which I do falafel with. Can I also substitute onions and pepper with sugar to make them into sweet morsels? Can I cook them in milk and do a sort of Floating Islands desert? Food for thought for you. Love to hear your thoughts or anyone’s who is on my wavelength 🇬🇧 Maria

[@CharismaNwa]

Very nice, thank you so much

[@oluwatosinadefemi2124]

Quick question.Is there a difference in using a brown or white beans.Thks

[@miracleekeke5209]

This looks so yummy and delicious

[@Kay-fp4ov]

Looks really yummy !!! “ see how my akara is bouncing in the lord “ 😂😂😂😂

[@malcolmoliver7678]

I hollered.

[@thebonnibelle]

Looks so yummy! Can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@laurake443]

What do you think about adding one egg to the paste. Just thinking

[@shaneicakutisha2679]

I can’t wait to try this with a side of collard greens.

[@saraheddocoaching7412]

They look yummy! I see where mine fail now..... not whisking first long enough!

[@otitodilichukwu1004]

Perfect recipe.👍

[@jemimaoduwaiye]

This is the best video on the internet for learning to make soft and fluffy Akara 👌🏾✨

[@iviehetty5782]

It looks good

[@ekaetevictor6546]

I'm so trying this tomorrow morning! Thank you.

[@Dedoyin_lifestyle]

I tried this recipe and it very nice 👍

[@DevineLoved]

Akara bouncing in the lord 😂😂

[@blakestam6235]

🤣🤣🤣🤦🏿‍♂️

[@ayoaluko8643]

😂 😂 😂

[@eunicekboe4879]

I heard that and laughed 😅

[@akinyejuomobolaji4424]

😅😅😅

[@michaeltooolegge150]

Those that didnt watch till the end won’t understand 🤣

[@aloziejoan2557]

This akara is proud n puffed up,what does it think it is,come unto my plate jo

[@RuthBassey-wj6pj]

A Good cooker well done

[@cherishmark-t9w]

Today is Friday is it possible to blend my bean I store it in the fridge against tomorrow

[@ayegbenigodwin8520]

Thanks for teaching

[@ololaderaufiat4438]

This recipe is the bomb,thanks so much ma

[@questorbit3303]

so fluffy, love it, love chunky onions n pepper in mine tho lol ,otherwise perfect

[@veeoby3364]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful.

[@MsHinds-cp1oq]

Why do the black eyed beans have to be peeled? What’s the difference with cooking it without being peeled please?

[@adebayokehinde6563]

Can I peel my beans a day before and keep in d fridge when am making my akara or moinmoin?

[@crazy4gospel]

Can’t wait for you to get to 100,000 subscribers. Your big fan🎉🎉🎉

[@kporkishtv]

can I use honey beans for akara?

[@economiaeconomiaeaprendiza7108]

Acarajé. Delicious!

[@annblessed111]

Love this recipe

[@jimmydavies2286]

What is the brand of your hot plate please

[@adeyanjupeculiar.2412]

Hello @sisi jemimah. Can someone a sort of Cray fish to it and mix ma?

[@handsomeskaterfrankfurt650]

Thanks I'm going to try this

[@dammydammy538]

Thanks this was really helpful