Acaraje con molho, or black-eyed pea fritters with sauce, is a popular street food and traditional dish in Brazil, particularly in the northeastern state of Bahia. These tasty fritters are made with black-eyed peas, a type of legume known for its nutritional value, and seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs. The fritters are then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. They are typically served with a flavorful sauce called molho, which can vary in ingredients and preparation depending on the region. Acaraje con molho is often enjoyed as a savory snack or appetizer, but can also be served as a main course with sides such as rice and beans.
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BLACK-EYE PEA FRITTER
Steps:
- In a bowl, cover the beans with water, and soak overnight in a cool or refrigerated place. After draining the beans, peel off the outer skins.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the beans until the are finely ground. Turn the mixture out into a bowl.
- In the bowl of the same food processor, put the onion, garlic, and scallions; process until finely chopped. Add onion mixture to beans, and add the rest of the spices. Put the mixture into the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees F, using a # 40 ice cream scooper or a tablespoon, drop the mixture into the oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
- Serve with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.
- Put the yogurt, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put mixture into the refrigerator until ready to serve.
BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS WITH HOT PEPPER SAUCE
While bean fritters are thought to have their origin in Nigeria, one can find them throughout West Africa. Inspired by the black-eyed pea fritters served at the Gambian-Cameroonian restaurant Bennachin in New Orleans, I whipped up this dish.
Provided by Bryant Terry
Categories Food Processor Vegetable Side Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Legume Deep-Fry Vegan New Year's Day Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Juneteenth
Yield Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- • Remove the skins from the beans by adding them to a large bowl, filling the bowl with water, agitating the beans, and fishing out the skins that float to the top with a fine mesh strainer. Rinse beans well.
- • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the beans, onion, peanuts, thyme, cayenne, vinegar, water, and salt and pulse until completely smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- • Preheat the oven to 200° F.
- • Remove the batter from the refrigerator, add the bell pepper and cornmeal, and beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- • In a medium-size saucepan over high heat, warm the coconut oil until hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes.
- • Lower the oil to medium high, and in batches of 5, spoon the batter into the oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fry, stirring around, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. If necessary, adjust the temperature to ensure that the fritters do not cook too quickly.
- • Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and allow them to drain. Transfer the drained fritters to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- • Serve hot with Hot Pepper Sauce .
BLACK EYE PEA FRITTERS WITH SAUCE: ACARAJE CON MOLHO
Steps:
- Preheat 3 inches of oil in a deep saucepan to 375 degrees F. Rub the skins of the black-eyed peas. Drain the shrimp and place in food processor with the onion, peas, garlic, and cilantro. Drizzle in dende oil, to taste. Using a teaspoon, carefully drop the pea mixture into the oil, frying them until golden brown. Serve with the Molho de Caraje. Molho de Caraje: Put the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree lightly. In a hot saute pan, cook this mixture for 3 minutes. Deglaze with lime juice, add parsley and season with salt, to taste.
KALA (BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS FROM THE DUTCH ANTILLES)
These spicy fritters made from black eyed peas are originally from the Dutch Antilles, a group of five small islands in the Caribbean.
Provided by Linda
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 12h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place black-eyed peas into a container, and cover with several inches of water. Allow to stand for 12 hours.
- Drain the water from the black-eyed peas. Place peas into the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarsely ground. Stir in the egg whites, salt, flour, and cayenne pepper to taste until dough consistency. Add more flour if necessary to hold the mixture together. Form into small balls, each about 2 inches diameter.
- Heat the oil in a heavy, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown, about 5 minutes. You may need to lower the heat slightly after cooking the first kala balls. Turn frequently to brown evenly on all sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 249.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS
The chef Pierre Thiam puts a twist on these traditional Senegalese accara, or black-eyed pea fritters. They are sold on street corners throughout West Africa, usually on fresh baguettes as a sandwich. But Mr. Thiam treats them a bit like falafel and stuffs them into fresh pita bread instead. The spicy pickled carrots he uses as a condiment are based on a recipe from his Vietnamese godfather. Accara are deliciously light and fairly addictive, and they make a great snack with drinks.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories finger foods, project, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the black-eyed peas in a large bowl with enough hot water to cover. Soak for at least 15 minutes (longer, even overnight, is fine), until the skins easily peel off when rubbed between the palms of your hands. Rub the skins off the peas, letting the skins float to the top. Slowly pour out the water and the skins with it, leaving the peas in the bowl. Repeat until all the peas are cleaned.
- Drain the peas and place in a food processor along with the onion, baking soda, salt, a splash of water and the black and red pepper, if using. Process until a smooth batter forms, adding a little more water if necessary. The batter should be smoothly blended, similar to the consistency of light hummus.
- Pour oil into a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy, straight-sided pan to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 365 degrees over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and, using a spoon, carefully drop 1 tablespoon of batter into the oil. Repeat until there are several dollops in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning the fritters once. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and keep warm. Repeat until all batter is used.
- To serve, split 1/4 baguette or a pita bread and fill with 3 or 4 fritters, a generous spoonful of pickled carrots, and some lettuce, tomato, onion and cilantro. (Alternatively, arrange accara, without the bread, on a platter and serve with drinks.) Serve immediately.
ACARAJE BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS WITH SHRIMP FILLING
Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Starter
Time 40m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the filling by placing the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, and some salt into food processor. Purée until smooth. Heat the oil in a frying pan and pour the purée into it. Fry for 5 mins or until cooked through. Add the prawns, tomatoes and chopped coriander. Squeeze in the lime and add salt to taste. Cook for 3 mins, or until the prawns have cooked through. Remove from the heat.
- Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas. Pour into a food processor with the garlic and chili. Purée until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and add the onion, flour, salt, chilli powder and baking powder. Mix and roll into 16 balls.
- Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat 8cm of the palm or vegetable oil in a wok or small heavy pan. When a small piece of bread sizzles, drop 4-5 balls into the oil. Fry until golden and crisp, about 4-5 mins. Drain on kitchen paper and repeat until they are all finished. You can keep them warm in the oven while you finish. Slice the fritters open down the centre and spoon the prawn filling in. Serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making Perfect Black-Eyed Pea Fritters (Acaraje) and Sauce (Molho):
- Use high-quality black-eyed peas. Fresh or dried black-eyed peas will work, but dried peas will need to be soaked overnight before cooking. - Make sure the black-eyed peas are cooked until very soft. This will ensure that the fritters are smooth and creamy. - Use a food processor or blender to grind the black-eyed peas. This will make a smooth batter that is easy to fry. - Season the batter generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will give the fritters great flavor. - Fry the fritters in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. - Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.Conclusion:
Black-eyed pea fritters (acaraje) are a delicious and popular West African dish. They are made with a batter of black-eyed peas, onions, and spices, and then fried until golden brown. The fritters are often served with a spicy dipping sauce called molho. Acaraje is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, acaraje is a great option.
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