Preparation of Akara. When the water cools, the skin of beans comes off easily. The beans are then de-skinned by rubbing the beans with the hands to get the skins off faster. This is the washing process. One of Nigeria's favourite deep fried snack, Akara is a popular breakfast meal and made with brown or black-eyed beans and spices. The preparation of Akara follows a relatively simple process. It's all about getting the right texture and taste from the beans mixed with the ingredients.