Haitian Bean Cakes with Coconut and Thyme

Name: Haitian Bean Cakes with Coconut and Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups black beans; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; to taste salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Crispy spiced bean cakes with a hint of coconut, perfect for a vegetarian meal.

Cuisine: Haitian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 cups black beans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
to taste salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1: Mash 1.5 cups cooked black beans until mostly smooth. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup grated coconut, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and salt to taste. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
Step 2: Divide dough into 8 portions and shape into oval cakes about 1 inch thick.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cakes for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Serve hot with fresh mango or a simple green salad.