Black-eyed Pea Fritters: Acaraje Recipe

Name: Black-eyed Pea Fritters: Acaraje
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas; 1/2 cup dried shrimp; 3/4 cup roughly chopped onion; 2 teaspoons roughly chopped garlic; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Salt; 2 quarts vegetable oil; Black Eye Pea Fritter Sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup dried shrimp; 3/4 cup roughly chopped onion; 1 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1/2 cup dried shrimp
3/4 cup roughly chopped onion
2 teaspoons roughly chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt
2 quarts vegetable oil
Black Eye Pea Fritter Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup dried shrimp
3/4 cup roughly chopped onion
1 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt

1
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in cold water to cover.
2
Drain.
3
Rub off and discard the skins.
4
Soak the shrimp in cold water to cover for 30 minutes.
5
Puree the peas, onion, shrimp, garlic and cayenne in a food processor.
6
Season to taste with salt, if necessary.
7
Form mixture into tablespoon size balls.
8
Meanwhile in a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, fitted with a candy or deep-frying thermometer, or in an electric deep fryer, heat oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 365 degrees F. Make sure you have at least 3 inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pan, as oil will bubble up when fritters are added.
9
Fry the fritters in small batches until golden brown all over, turning once.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
11
Serve at room temperature with Black-eyed Pea Fritter Sauce.
12
Soak the shrimp in cold water, to cover, for 30 minutes.
13
Drain the shrimp and puree in a food processor or blender with the onion, ginger and red pepper.
14
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the shrimp mixture for about 5 minutes.
15
Season with salt, to taste.
16
Transfer to a bowl and serve with fritters.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup dried shrimp, 3/4 cup roughly chopped onion, 2 teaspoons roughly chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Black-eyed Pea Fritters: 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.

Black-eyed Pea Fritters: Acaraje

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