Kluiklui

About This Recipe

Kluiklui are golden, deep-fried fritters made from ground black-eyed peas. Popular as a street snack across Benin and neighbouring countries, they are crispy on the outside and fluffy within, eaten plain or dipped in a spicy pepper sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 2 cupsdried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and peeled
• 1 smallonion, roughly chopped
• 1 tspcayenne pepper
• 1 tspsalt
• 2 cupsvegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend batter

   Blend soaked, peeled peas with onion, cayenne, and salt until smooth and fluffy, adding minimal water.

2. 2

   Whip batter

   Beat the batter vigorously with a spoon for 2 minutes to incorporate air — this gives the fritters their lightness.

3. 3

   Fry

   Heat oil to 170 °C. Drop tablespoon-sized portions into the oil and fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden.

4. 4

   Drain and serve

   Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with pepper sauce or as a side to rice dishes.

Variations

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  Add grated ginger for a zingy twist.

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  Shape into rings or balls for variety.

Storage

Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 1 day; reheat in a dry pan.

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