Appetizers & nibbles
Akra (malanga fritters)
Fritters made with malanga, a root vegetable tasting somewhat like potato with a slightly sticky texture, mixed with parsley, onion and chilli. Fried and crispy, they are hugely popular as street food and as a snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Peel the malanga and grate it finely, then gently squeeze out some of the liquid.
- Finely chop the onion, pepper and garlic, then chop the parsley.
- Mix the grated malanga with the onion, pepper, garlic, parsley, egg, baking powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil to 175 °C and shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until golden and crispy.
- Drain and serve hot with pikliz.
Variations and tips
With potato. Swap the malanga for grated potato and keep the same method.
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Original Ecomely recipe.