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Accra

Haitian Accra

Haitian Accra made with malanga/yautia mixed with spices and fried in hot oil or bake. The perfect appetizer
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers and Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 6
Calories 39 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb malanga cut into 2.5cm (1" pieces)
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves only
  • 2 tablespoons green peppers chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ tablespoon scotch bonnet pepper or Habanero. Chopped, seeds and membrane removed
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if baking
  • 2 cups vegetable oil if frying only

Instructions
 

  • Peel all Malangas and cut pieces into smaller 2.5cm (1") cubes.
  • Add to food processor.
  • Add all ingredients also to food processor with the exception of oils.
  • Blend all ingredients to a smooth mixture including olive oil if BAKING ONLY.
  • Put mixture in a bowl, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Blend all ingredients to a smooth mixture.
  • Remove and add to a bowl without olive oil if FRYING ONLY.
  • Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Remove mixture from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature. If frying mix with flour and with 2 dinner spoons shape the accra and fry golden brown in hot oil. Serve hot.
  • If baking - When ready, butter 2 - 3 ramekins.
  • Fill ramekins with Accra mixture, do with butter and bake at 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5 for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • You may change the temperature of the oven to broil for the top to crisp, but no more than 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 390mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Keyword Caribbean Cooking, Caribbean dessert, Caribbean Recipes
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