Akara & Ogi (Crispy Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Spicy Ata Din Din Sauce) – Authentic Nigeria Recipe
Saturday morning Nigerian classic of crisp, airy bean fritters served with smoky fried pepper stew.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Fluffy golden deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters, Coarse fried tomato-bell pepper stew, Warm cornmeal pap, Finely diced red onion, Scotch bonnet chili
Ingredients for Akara & Ogi (Crispy Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Spicy Ata Din Din Sauce) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) fluffy golden deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups coarse fried tomato-bell pepper stew, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm cornmeal pap
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with finely diced red onion
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Nigeria seasoning (Scotch bonnet chili, ginger, sea salt)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and finely diced red onion for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add fluffy golden deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters and coarse fried tomato-bell pepper stew along with Scotch bonnet chili, ginger, sea salt, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm cornmeal pap and serve straight from the skillet.