Acarajé

Acarajé is a traditional Brazilian street food made from black-eyed peas, deep-fried to crispy perfection, and typically filled with a spicy shrimp paste. This gluten-free dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

• black-eyed peas - 200 grams
• onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• palm oil - for frying (approximately 500 ml)
• shrimp - 100 grams, cooked and chopped
• dendê oil (palm oil) - 1 tablespoon
• cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• hot pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the peas and remove the skins by rubbing them together in your hands and rinsing them under cold water.
3. Blend the peeled peas in a food processor until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to create a thick batter.
4. In a bowl, combine the black-eyed pea batter with chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat palm oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. Using a spoon, form round patties from the batter and carefully lower them into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
7. Remove the fritters and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked shrimp with dendê oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and hot pepper to taste.
9. Split the fried fritters in half and fill them with the shrimp mixture.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your Acarajé!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the shrimp and black-eyed peas.
• Contains healthy fats from palm oil, providing energy.

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