Brazilian Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters) | DelishGlobe

Brazilian Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters) | DelishGlobe

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Acarajé, Brazil’s iconic black-eyed pea fritter, is more than just street food, it’s a symbol of Afro-Brazilian culture and culinary tradition. Crispy on the ou

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dried shrimp (optional for authentic flavour)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup palm oil (dendê oil, for frying)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying (to mix with palm oil))
  • Vatapá (Brazilian shrimp paste)
  • Hot sauce or chili oil
  • Fresh lime wedges

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