Acaraje
A Bahian street snack of whipped black-eyed pea batter deep-fried in palm oil until crisp outside, fluffy within.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-05-15👁 58 views
Calories
300
kcal
Servings
3
Prep time
40
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Dried black-eyed peas250g (soaked ahead)
- Onion1/2 (chopped)
- Salt1 tsp
- Palm oil (dende)for frying · Swap: vegetable oil
- Bird's eye chili1 (for the sauce)
- Tomato1 (for the topping)
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Rub the soaked black-eyed peas between your hands to loosen the skins, rinsing repeatedly until the skins float off.
- 2Blend the skinned peas with the onion and salt into a smooth batter.
- 3Whip the batter on high with a whisk or hand mixer for 5 minutes until light and aerated (this keeps the fritters fluffy).
- 4Heat the palm oil to medium-high and shape the batter into quenelles with two spoons, dropping them in.
- 5Fry until the shell is golden and crisp and the inside soft, drain, then split and fill with chili sauce and diced tomato.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 12g |
| Iron | 4mg |
| Calcium | 70mg |
| Fiber | 8g |
Introduction
Acaraje comes from Bahia, Brazil, an iconic Afro-Brazilian street snack sold by vendors. Whipped black-eyed pea batter is fried golden in red palm oil, then split and filled with chili sauce and toppings, crisp outside, soft within, and full of flavor.
Wellness Benefits
- Black-eyed peas strengthen the spleen and drain damp while tonifying qi; rich in plant protein and folate to nourish the blood and calm the mind.
- Though fried and rich, the tomato-and-chili filling whets the appetite, cuts grease and lifts metabolism.
Nutrition Highlights
- Beans are high in protein and fiber for lasting fullness.
- Rich in iron and folate, especially good for nurturing qi and blood.
Tips
- Remove the skins fully so the batter is smooth and fries up fluffier.
- The more you whip, the lighter the texture; oil that is too cool makes them greasy.
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
Source: 改编自各国传统素食 · License: 原创改编
