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Experience the taste of Bahia with our Acarajé recipe. These delightful Brazilian street food fritters, made from black-eyed peas, are deep-fried to golden perfection. Stuffed with flavorful fillings, Acarajé is a celebration of texture and taste, bringing a piece of Brazil to your table.

Ingredients:

2 cups (400g) Black-Eyed Peas, soaked overnight

1 Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tsp Ginger, grated

2 tsp Salt

Vegetable Oil for frying

Dried Shrimp, Vatapá, Caruru, and Salsa for stuffing

Instructions:

Prepare the Black-Eyed Peas:

Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas. In a food processor, blend them into a coarse paste along with chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt.

Shape and Fry:

Form the paste into small balls and flatten them into patties. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pan. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy.

Stuff with Flavor:

Once fried, make a small opening in each patty and stuff them with a combination of dried shrimp, vatapá (a shrimp and nut paste), caruru (okra and shrimp), and salsa.

Serving:

Serve Acarajé warm, allowing the fillings to meld together. Traditionally enjoyed as street food, these fritters are a unique and savory snack that captures the essence of Brazilian culinary tradition.

Acarajé is not just a dish it's a journey to the streets of Bahia. Elevate your culinary experience with these golden fritters that encapsulate the vibrant flavors of Brazil.