Easy
Nigerien
Cowpea Fritters
Crispy fried fritters made from cowpeas, a popular Nigerien snack.
35
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (5 items)
1.00 cup
Cowpeas
soaked overnight
1.00 small
Onion
finely chopped
1.00
Chili pepper
finely chopped
0.50 tsp
Salt
2.00 cups
Peanut oil
for frying
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Blend soaked cowpeas with a little water to form a thick paste.
2
Mix paste with onion, chili, and salt.
3
Heat peanut oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
5 minutes
4
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden, about 5 minutes.
5 minutes
5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.