- Drain beans and rub the peel off the beans against a dry tea towel.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Beat for about 4 minutes or until you get a dough
- Pour the mixture in a mixing bowl.
- Stir this mixture regularly to avoid the water from separating out
- Heat the oil to 175°.
- Deep-fry spoon-fulls of dough for 8 minutes or until dark red.
- Pat them dry in paper towel.
- Serve immediately.
Acaraje (Brazilian Street Food)
Recipe by Tad Lombardo
Try your hand at Brazilian street food with this traditional Acaraje recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas; soaked overnight
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-1/2 tbsp ground pepper
- 1 Tsp baking powder
- 1 Tsp salt
- Oil for deep frying
