Servings: 6 people
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
How To Make Haitian Accra
How To Make Haitian Accra
Accra is a staple side dish in Haitian cuisine. We like to call them Haitian hush puppies, because that's what they taste like - but with a spicy twist. Every time we visit the children in Haiti, we eat these delicious, fried treats with almost every meal (but we're not complaining)! Here's a quick and easy recipe for you to try making your own Accra at home.
Accra is a staple side dish in Haitian cuisine. We like to call them Haitian hush puppies, because that's what they taste like - but with a spicy twist. Every time we visit the children in Haiti, we eat these delicious, fried treats with almost every meal (but we're not complaining)! Here's a quick and easy recipe for you to try making your own Accra at home.
2 Malanga Roots (Available at Publix or Amazon)
2 Finely Chopped Habanero Peppers
1/2 Diced Bell Pepper
3 Diced Green Onions
3 Minced Garlic Cloves
2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
1 Tablespoon Thyme Leaves
2 Tablespoons Paprika
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Cup of Flour
1/4 Cup of Water
Oil for Frying
1) Preheat a medium frying pan over medium high heat and fill with 1"-2" of oil.
2) Finely grate malanga in a medium mixing bowl (the shallower the better). Add Malanga and all remaining ingredients to a blender (excluding the oil) and blend for a few seconds to shred malanga further.
3) Remove malanga mixture from blender and place it back into the mixing bowl.
4) Using a knife, scoop long clumps of Malanga mixture from the bowl and place in fryer (see below). Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping periodically until gold brown.
5) Enjoy!