Acra

Ingredients

 * 5 dried Italian pepper pods
 * or 1 small piece hot pepper
 * 1 tablespoon coarse salt
 * 6 peppercorns
 * 1/2 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves
 * 1 egg
 * 1 cup finely grated malanga root
 * Peanut oil for frying, heated to 365°F

Directions

 * 1) In a mortar, pound together to a paste the pepper pods, salt, peppercorns, onion, and garlic.
 * 2) Add seasoning paste and egg to grated malanga root, beat until light.
 * 3) Drop mixture by spoonfuls into heated oil and fry until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.