Koosé Food

KOOSE (SPICY BEAN CAKES FROM GHANA)

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This koose recipe will help you recreate a popular West African street food. It is often served with a spicy ginger millet or corn porridge called Hausa koko.

Provided by Freda Muyambo

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, or cowpeas
1 medium onion
1-inch piece ginger
1/2 to 1 scotch bonnet pepper , or habanero pepper
1/2 cup water
1 level teaspoon flaked sea salt
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 15 bean balls (15 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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Nigerian Bean Cakes. This is a recipe from my husband's step mum who lived in Nigeria for 15 years. Cooking time does not include soaking. The koose will expand a little during frying. Start with small scoops and adjust if necessary. The batter will be thin.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lb black-eyed peas (beans)
2 chili peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 ounces water
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

Soak beans for 24 hours in cold water.
Rinse the beans or skin them by rubbing between your hands while rinsing under running water.
Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
Pour mixture into a bowl and hand whisk for 2-3 minutes to aerate.
Heat oil in a pan and carefully drop small balls of the mixture into the oil from a spoon.
Fry until golden brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve hot or cold with chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 394.7, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.2

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