Akara Pancakes (Black Eyed Pea Pancakes)

• 1 1/4 cups black-eyed peas
• 1 onion, small
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 leaf fresh basil
• 2 leaves fresh cilantro
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• extra oil (for frying)
• 2 -4 tablespoons water, if needed (often not needed)
• salt

1. Dissolve boullion in a little hot water.
2. Soak beans overnight or for at least four hours.
3. De-husk (for authentic result) and blend with all the other ingredients (except the prawns).
4. Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes. Add prawns(if using) and mix again.
5. Pour a little oil in frying pan. Heat until hot.
6. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the paste into the hot oil to form pancakes. Best fry 3 or 4 at a time.
7. Turn pancakes when golden brown on the under side. Take care to keep them from sticking together. If they do stick separate with a knife when cooked.
8. Sprinkle with black pepper.

blackeyed peas, onion, vegetable oil, basil, cilantro, thyme, garlic, vegetable bouillon cube, extra oil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/akara-pancakes-black-eyed-pea-pancakes-456306 (may not work)