How many calories in akara
Five akara have about 270 kcal, with 10 g of protein.
Portion
To burn it off
Akara are fritters of black eyed peas. The beans are soaked, skinned and blended with peppers and onion, whipped until light, then fried by the spoonful in hot oil. They're crisp outside and soft inside.
Five are 270 kcal, with 17 g of fat, 20 g of carbs and 10 g of protein. The beans bring the protein, the frying oil brings most of the fat.
In Nigeria they're breakfast with pap or with bread, and a snack from the roadside any time. Brazil's acarajé is a cousin that crossed the Atlantic.
Tips
- 1Have three with pap instead of five with bread.
- 2Drain them on paper after frying, some of the oil comes off.
- 3Make moi moi from the same batter when you want them lighter, it's steamed.
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Questions
What is akara made of?
Peeled black eyed peas, blended with peppers and onion, and fried in oil.
How many calories in one akara?
About 54 kcal, so five are about 270.
How many calories in akara and pap?
Five akara are 270 kcal. The pap on the side is counted on its own.
Is akara high in protein?
There's about 10 g in five, which is good for a fried snack.
Is akara the same as acarajé?
They come from the same West African fritter. In Brazil, acarajé is bigger and is split and filled.
