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Acarajé

Afro-Brazilian black-eyed pea fritters fried in palm oil, split and filled with vatapá, dried shrimp and salads.

Total time
80 min
Prep
60 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Brazilian
Vegan

Ingredients

400gdried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
1onion, grated
saltto taste
palm oil (dendê)for deep frying
vatapá, dried shrimp, caruruto fill

Instructions

1

Peel soaked peas by rubbing between hands. Blend with onion and salt to a thick paste.

2

Heat palm oil in a deep pan to 180°C.

3

Form paste into oval patties. Deep-fry 4–5 minutes until crispy and golden.

4

Drain on paper towels.

5

Split each fritter and fill with vatapá and dried shrimp toppings.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
11
Protein
0.3g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2.6g
Fiber
0.5g
Sodium
1mg

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