Black Eye Pea Fritters with Sauce: Acaraje con Molho Recipe

Name: Black Eye Pea Fritters with Sauce: Acaraje con Molho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried shrimp; Oil, for frying; 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas; 1 Spanish onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Dende oil, to taste; Molho de Caraje, recipe follows; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped red jalapeno; 3 tablespoons dende oil; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried shrimp
Oil, for frying
2 cups cooked black-eyed peas
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Dende oil, to taste
Molho de Caraje, recipe follows
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon chopped red jalapeno
3 tablespoons dende oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt

1
Soak dried shrimp in water for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat 3 inches of oil in a deep saucepan to 375 degrees F.
3
Rub the skins of the black-eyed peas.
4
Drain the shrimp and place in food processor with the onion, peas, garlic, and cilantro.
5
Drizzle in dende oil, to taste.
6
Using a teaspoon, carefully drop the pea mixture into the oil, frying them until golden brown.
7
Serve with the Molho de Caraje.
8
Put the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree lightly.
9
In a hot saute pan, cook this mixture for 3 minutes.
10
Deglaze with lime juice, add parsley and season with salt, to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried shrimp, Oil, for frying, 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, 1 Spanish onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Eye Pea Fritters with Sauce: Acaraje con Molho 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.

Black Eye Pea Fritters with Sauce: Acaraje con Molho

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