Today, we are learning something new and fun. We are learning to peel beans with a blender or food processor or should I say removing beans coat from scratch in easy steps.
Say goodbye to waiting hours for soaked before you can peel it or hand peeling. Right let us get to it, it is super quick and fast.Â
I have heard about how you can peel beans using a blender or food processor, I never really paid any attention to it as I am very comfortable using my hands to peel. I made Akara recently and I thought now would be a good time to try it. I tell you, I had my doubts and I kept saying to myself, if it doesn’t turn out right, I would just use it like that. Boy was I wrong, it works like magic and was pretty quick too. The whole process took roughly about 10 minutes which is not bad at all considering I used a small amount of beans.
If you have not tried this method and you have a blender or food processor, you are missing. When next you want to make akara or moi moi for you and your family, do try this quick method out. It would be worth your time.
What you will need
Raw beans: black-eyed peas or honey beans
Water
Blender/food processor
How to peel beans with a blender or food processor
Use the same process with a food processor
Soak beans with enough water to cover it for 5 minutes (I timed it lol)
In small batches, add soaked beans to the blender and add enough water to cover
Pulse like 3-5 times
Repeat this process until you have exhausted the beans.
Empty the beans into a bowl and rinse till clean and clear of chaff
What to use peeled beans for
In Nigeria, we use peeled beans to make Akara, Ofuluju, Moi moi and Gbegiri. If I have missed anything out on the list, kindly let me know.Â
How to store
You can preserve peeled beans longer by storing it in a freezer in a Ziploc bag for up to 6 months. Alternatively, you can sun dry it and store in an airtight container. Ensure the beans is completely dry before storing away.
How to peel beans with a blender or food processor
Equipment
- Blender or Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas
- water
Instructions
- Cover the beans with warm water and soak for 5 minutes
- In small batches, add soaked beans to the blender and add enough water to cover
- Pulse like 3-5 times. transfer pulsed beans into a big bowl. Repeat this process until you have exhausted the beans.
- Rinse the beans under cold water, getting rid of the chaff at the same time. Add water to the cleans beans and soak for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
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The little girl in my head is screaming right now!!! I tried it and boy was I mesmerized at the efficiency? I've been peeling beans wrong my whole life, I couldn't close my mouth... Thanks bae😘
I've heard about peeling beans with a blender but tried it for the first time today after reading your blog post. It was so easy and my akara came out all fluffy and yummy. Thank you
I would definitely try this.
Thank you Joke
Thank you, JP, I look forward to your feedback
Many thanks for sharing....I always battle with hand peeling method but I would try this method soonest...kudos and keep up the good work!
Thanks Lauren, it works like magic all the time, do let me know how you get on.
Wow, interesting, will try this tomorrow.thanks for sharing dis.. God bless you ma
Thank you and God bless you too Racheal. kindly let me know how it turns out.
Thanks for sharing, I have done it before but didn't put water at all so d beans was about milling so av learnt it now.
You are welcome Esther, kindly let me know how it turns out the next time you try it.
Am gonna try this tonight. Tanks dear
you are welcome Shade, kindly let me know how you get on
So easy will try it
please do. thanks Faith
How fast& easy!
Thank you very much ma.x
Tanx Esther,you rock my world and kitchen. Eni Eniola
Thanks so much Eni for your kind words. x
Wow!!! This is very good to know. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Princess Osta, happy to help. Please do check back for more useful kitchen tips and lovely recipes.