Akra (Fried Taro Fritters)

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb taro root, peeled
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 habanero pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 large handful of parsley, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Flavorless oil for frying

Directions

1. Grate taro root as finely as possible into a bowl with a lid.
2. Add all the other ingredients. Mix well.
3. Heat oil to 375F.
4. Form thin fritters (shape them on the blade of a knife) and fry until golden brown, ~3 minutes, flipping as necessary. 
5. Eat immediately. Serve with lime juice and pikliz.

Mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. 

Adapted from Gregory Gourdet's Everyone's Table