Acarajé
Acarajé It is an iconic snack and sacred dish of Afro-Brazilian culture, very popular in the Bahia region, it is served completely 100% plant-based! Made from mashed black bean dough, shaped into ovals and then fried until the outside is crispy and golden while the inside remains soft and has a distinctive aroma. Filled with sautéed vegetables, cashew nuts and a spicy, spicy sauce, this dish is rich in savory flavors, strong spices, contrasting textures and has deep cultural significance. Without any animal ingredients at all, still maintaining the authentic taste and legendary deliciousness!
Shared by Feny
Time
50 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- 250 grams of dried black beans, soaked in water overnight, remove the skin
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- One teaspoon of fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sufficient cooking oil (usually Brazilian palm oil)
- One red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
- 100 grams of roasted cashew nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup boiled sweet potato or mashed cowpeas (optional)
- Vegetable hot sauce or special spice sauce
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grind the dough: put the filled black beans, onion, garlic, salt and pepper into the grinder. Blend until it becomes a thick, unified dough, but don't make it too smooth so there is still a rough texture.
- 2
Shape: take the dough with a spoon, shape it into an oval shape according to the characteristics of Acarajé.
- 3
Frying: Heat enough oil over medium heat. Fry the dough pieces one by one until they puff up, turn golden brown, and are evenly crispy.Lift and drain the oil
- 4
Filling: Slit the middle of the Acarajé, fill with sautéed peppers, cashew nuts and sauce to taste.
- 5
Serve: Serve warm with coriander leaves, a delicious dish is ready to be enjoyed!