Here is the complete recipe for bean fritters with porridge for 4 people:
Ingredients :
For the donuts:
- 500g of wheat flour
- 100g of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cube of fresh yeast (approximately 25g)
- 400-450ml of lukewarm water
- Oil for frying
For the beans:
- 250g black-eyed beans (cornilles)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the porridge:
- 125g of fine corn flour
- 1L of water
- Sugar to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- Mint on the porridge (optional)
Necessary utensils:
- Large salad bowl
- Pan
- Deep pan
- Skimmer
- Blender or food processor
- Wooden spoon
- Whip
Time :
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Resting time: 1 hour (for donut batter)
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Preparation steps:
- Preparation of the donuts:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt.
- Dilute the yeast in a little warm water and add it to the dry mixture.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing vigorously until you obtain a smooth paste.
- Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
- Preparing the beans:
- Soak the beans in hot water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then cook them in salted water until tender.
- Drain the cooked beans.
- In a pan, brown the chopped onion and garlic in the oil.
- Add the diced tomato and cooked beans.
- Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preparation of the porridge:
- In a saucepan, dissolve the corn flour in cold water.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Add sugar to taste and lemon juice.
- Cooking the donuts:
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan.
- Form balls of dough with your hands and slide them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Service :
- Serve the hot fritters with the sautéed beans and porridge.
Preparation tips:
- For lighter doughnuts, beat the batter vigorously for a few minutes before letting it rest.
- If the doughnut batter is too thick, add a little water. If it is too runny, add a little flour.
- For a finer texture of the beans, you can blend them lightly after cooking.
- Adjust the consistency of the porridge by adding water if it is too thick or by cooking for a longer time if it is too runny.
- You can add spices like chili or ginger to the beans for extra flavor.
Nutritional values (per 1 serving, or 1/4 of the recipe)
Nutrient | Quantity per serving | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calories | 720 kcal | 36% |
Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
Proteins | 20g | 40% |
Lipids | 25g | 38% |
Fibers | 8g | 32% |
Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
Potassium | 600mg | 17% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
Note: Values are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and exact ingredients used. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoy your food ! 🧡