How to make Acaraje Brazilian Peas and Onion Donuts

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with less saturated fat.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a protein alternative, while canned fish is often less expensive.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and chickpeas are more accessible.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale is nutrient-dense, while lettuce is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak dry black-eyed peas for 24 hours in three times more water than the volume of peas.

Stir and rub handfuls of peas to remove skins, changing water about a dozen times. Drain water.

Place soaked peas and the rest of the ingredients (except for oil) in a blender jar and blend until smooth.

Using a mixer with whisk attachment, whip the batter on high speed for about 5 minutes until it doubles in volume and becomes a stable foam.

In a deep fryer, heat the oil to 350F. Spoon or pipe whipped batter into it and fry for about a minute on each side until golden brown and crispy outside.

Place on paper towel to absorb extra oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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