About this dish
Fried fritters made from grated malanga (taro) root, seasoned and crisped in hot oil.
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Ingredients
🥔500g malanga (taro), grated
🧅1 onion, finely chopped
🌶️1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
🌿Fresh parsley, chopped
🛢️Oil, for frying
Method
Serves 21
Mix the grated malanga with onion, scotch bonnet, and parsley.2
Season generously with salt and pepper.3
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil.4
Fry until golden and crisp on both sides.5
Drain and serve hot.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Akra is a popular Haitian appetizer or side dish, valued for its crisp exterior and soft interior.
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