Brazilian
Acarajé
Acarajé is a traditional Brazilian snack made from black-eyed peas, deep-fried into savory fritters and typically served with a spicy shrimp filling and a delicious vatapá spread. This dish is popular in the Bahia region and is celebrated for its rich flavors and vibrant colors.
Total Time1 minute
Servings8
Difficulty
medium
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
15
Protein
35
Carbs
15
Fat
5
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup peeled cooked shrimp
- 1 tablespoon palm oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup vatapá (a Brazilian peanut and coconut paste)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1Drain the soaked black-eyed peas and rub them to remove the skins. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
- 2In a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth but still slightly chunky.
- 3Heat oil in a deep frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- 4Scoop about 1/4 cup of the black-eyed pea mixture and shape it into a ball or patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 5Carefully add the formed fritters into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 6Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7In another pan, heat the palm oil and sauté the shrimp until cooked through. Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- 8To assemble, split the hot fritters in half and fill with a generous spoonful of shrimp and a dollop of vatapá. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
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