Acarajé
Don't worry, you don't need to pronounce it in order to enjoy it.
Updated: 3/21/2024
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry black-eyed peas
- 2 onions, chopped, divided
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 pound shrimp, plus more for serving
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 1/2 ounces roasted peanuts
- 2 1/2 ounces cashews
- 1 cup manioc flour, toasted
- grated ginger, to taste
- 3 cups dendê oil (palm oil), plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 onion with peel
- salsa, to serve
Steps
- In a food processor, add the peas and process until coarse. Transfer to a bowl and cover with cold water. The skins will float to the top; scoop them out and discard. Allow peas to soak for 8 hours. Drain the water.
- In the food processor, add the soaked peas and half the chopped onion. Blend until it turns into a paste.
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