Akra is a delicious recipe made with a root vegetable called malanga. To know when malanga is ready for harvest, wait for its leaves to yellow about 3 to 5 months after planting. Once harvested, malanga can be used in various dishes. In Haiti, Akra is a liked dish, typically served at special occasions like parties and weddings, or enjoyed by those who can afford to make it regularly, perhaps on a Sunday. While it’s available in some restaurants and from street vendors, not all places offer it due to the high cost of malanga and the ingredients needed for the dish.
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The ingredients for Akra include malanga, chicken, onions, spices, and peppers.
Start by peeling and washing the malanga. If you have a blender, blend it; if not, grate it.
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Then, season and boil your meat. Without a blender, the cooked meat should be crushed and mixed with the seasoned with spices.
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Next you take the grated malanga, chicken and chopped up onions and peppers and mix them together.
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To cook, heat oil in a pan and spoon the mixture into the hot oil, shaping it as desired. Fry for 5 to 10 minutes until golden. Akra can be enjoyed by itself or with additional fried foods.
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ENJOY!