NIGERIAN PANCAKES WITH SHRIMP

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The pancakes are a meal in themselves, and require no other accompaniment than a green salad. I found this on the internet. Posted for ZWT7-Africa. Note: Soak time is not included. Cook time is approximate to cook all the panckes in batches.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 16 pancakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb pea beans, soaked in water to cover overnight (any white beans will do)
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 lb fresh tomato, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 lb yellow onion, finely chopped
1 lb cooked shrimp, in 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/2 cup peanut oil

Steps:

  • Drain the water from soaked beans. In a 1 quart saucepan, put beans in and cover again with fresh water and 1 Tblsp. salt. Simmer slowly until tender.
  • Drain and put through a food mill or sieve into a 3 quart bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, onions,shrimp, 1 Tblsp. salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and eggs.
  • In a large skillet: Heat peanut oil. Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons in the hot fat. It will spread out like a pancake. Turn when bottom is brown and firm. Serve 2 pancakes as a portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 259.1, Sodium 2336.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 18.2

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