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Haitian Akra

34 min
30 min prep
4 min cook

Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Oil, for frying
  • 2 Medium malanga lila roots, peeled, rinsed, and rough chopped
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 Medium habanero pepper, stem removed
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Haitian Epis, recipe on HEB.com

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350ºF. If using a pot instead, make sure it's deep enough and use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
  2. Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until finely chopped but not smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Take heaping tablespoons of mixture and use 2 spoons to form into football shapes. Gently slide them into the hot oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  4. Transfer to prepared plate to drain and repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle with salt if desired before serving.

Nutrition

18gCarbs
2gFat
3gProtein

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories100
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 2g
    • 3%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 20mg
    • 7%
  • Sodium
    • 600mg
    • 25%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 18g
    • 6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 3g
  • Vitamin C
    • 30%
  • Calcium
    • 6%
  • Iron
    • 6%
  • Vitamin A
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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