Brazilian acarajé
Bahian fritters made with black-eyed peas, onion, and salt, fried in dendê oil. Makes 4 servings. Preparation and cooking times are estimates; soaking takes 12 hours.
Acarajé is made by soaking and peeling black-eyed peas, then grinding them with onion. The batter is beaten to incorporate air, seasoned with salt and a little dendê oil, and fried in portions until golden. This version is served without a filling; accompaniments can vary.
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Method
- 01
Soak and peel the peas
Cover the black-eyed peas with water and soak them for 12 hours. Drain and rub them between your hands to loosen the skins; remove the skins that float, then drain again.
Ready to continue when: The peas are hydrated, and the loosened skins have been removed.
720 min - 02
Make and aerate the batter
Drain the peas very well and grind them with the onion and 15 ml of dendê oil to make a smooth paste. Mix in the salt and beat vigorously for about 3 minutes, until the batter looks lighter and forms a soft mound. Do not add water unless the processor cannot turn.
Ready to continue when: The batter is smooth, paler and lighter, and briefly holds the shape of a soft mound.
10 min - 03
Fry the acarajé
Heat about 500 ml of dendê oil in a deep pan or pot to 170–175 °C. Use two spoons to shape oval portions and fry them in small batches for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully. Remove them when golden on the outside and place them on absorbent paper.
Temperature: 173 °C / 343.4 °FReady to continue when: The fritters are golden on both sides, and fine bubbles form around them in the oil.
25 min
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