Acaraje – a delicious recipe with black-eyed peas, shrimp, onion, garlic, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Seafood
Servings:persons
1
In a large bowl, cover the beans in cold water by 2 inches and let stand overnight at room temperature.
2
Drain.
3
Cover the shrimp with cold water and soak 30 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
In a food processor, pulse the beans, shrimp, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in batches until finely ground.
6
Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
7
In a large pot, heat the oil to 375.
8
Make football-shape fritters with the batter by squeezing about 1/4 cup of the batter in your palm.
9
Fry the fritters in batches until dark golden brown, about 6 minutes per batch.
10
Transfer the acaraje to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain, then serve.
167
kcal
Calories
26
g
Carbs
15
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup dried shrimp, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, and more.
Yes, Acaraje falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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