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West African Eba Onion Fritters Recipe

West African Eba Onion Fritters Recipe


Onion Fritters

Culture and food of Africa would not be complete without including the West African food recipe Eba Onion Fritters recipe.

West African Eba Onion Fritters Recipe

West African Eba Onion Fritters Recipe by Bob B Brown
African recipes by African Gourmet

West African Eba Onion Fritters are a delicious golden brown recipe made with ground cassava flour, onions and spices fried into delicious snacks.

Prep time: Cook time: Total time:

Ingredients

2 cups cassava flour

1/2 onion finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1 tablespoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 - 1/3 cups water

1-2 cups oil for frying


Directions

In a large frying pan heat vegetable oil. Add all ingredients, mix well and form small fritters, fry in hot oil until golden brown about 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with extra salt or curry powder before serving.


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