Brazilian recipe
Traditional Acarajé (Acarajé)
Learn how to make authentic Brazilian acarajé at home with a light, crispy black-eyed pea dough fried in palm oil and filled with vatapá and dried shrimp.
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Ingredients
500 g raw black-eyed peas
2 large onions, chopped
Salt to taste
500 ml dendê oil (palm oil)
500 ml vegetable oil
150 g dried shrimp
Prepared vatapá
Malagueta chili to taste
2 large onions, chopped
Salt to taste
500 ml dendê oil (palm oil)
500 ml vegetable oil
150 g dried shrimp
Prepared vatapá
Malagueta chili to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find black-eyed peas and onions in local markets or grocery stores. Dendê oil (palm oil) and dried shrimp are specialty items often found in ethnic grocery stores or international spice markets. If unavailable, use high-quality red palm oil as a substitute for dendê.
Preparation method
- Lightly break the raw black-eyed peas in a blender without grinding them completely
- Place the beans in a container, cover with water and let soak for 8 to 12 hours to facilitate skin removal
- Remove the loosened skins, wash the beans well under running water and drain completely
- In a blender, process the peeled beans with the chopped onions and salt until a smooth and creamy paste is obtained
- Transfer the dough to a large bowl and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until it doubles or triples in volume
- In a deep pot, heat a mixture of dendê oil and vegetable oil over medium-high heat
- Using two spoons, shape the dough into fritters and carefully place them into the hot oil
- Fry the acarajés for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy
- Remove the acarajés with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil
- Cut each acarajé in half, without separating the two sides completely
- Fill generously with vatapá and dried shrimp
- Add malagueta chili to taste if you prefer a spicy kick
Observations
Acarajé is an iconic delicacy of Brazilian cuisine, particularly from the state of Bahia, recognized for its flavorful dough made from black-eyed peas. Its careful preparation results in fritters that are true gastronomic treasures. Traditionally served with vatapá, dried shrimp, and a touch of chili, acarajé offers a sensory experience that celebrates a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage.
This detailed recipe guides you through the preparation of authentic acarajé in your own kitchen. Follow the traditional methods to ensure fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for any special occasion. The secret lies in the dough preparation and frying in dendê (palm oil).
This detailed recipe guides you through the preparation of authentic acarajé in your own kitchen. Follow the traditional methods to ensure fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for any special occasion. The secret lies in the dough preparation and frying in dendê (palm oil).
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