COM 3 INGREDIENTES COMO FAZER ACARAJÉ! O TRADICIONAL DA BAHIA

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity at a lower cost.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds flavor while spinach is more affordable.

Prepare 1,600 g of black-eyed peas in a large pot.

Use 2 large onions, which can be processed or grated until finely chopped.

Add a piece of ginger (optional) for flavor.

After chopping the onions, strain them to remove excess liquid.

Mix the strained onions with 1 tablespoon of salt.

Beat the mixture by pulling it against the sides of the pot until it doubles in size and turns white, which takes about 15 minutes.

Heat 1 L of dendê oil in a deep pan to ensure the acarajé doesn't touch the bottom.

Add a small onion to the oil to prevent it from burning.

Wet a spoon with water before shaping the acarajé to avoid sticking.

Shape the mixture into patties and carefully place them in the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip to fry the other side until crispy.

Remove the acarajé and drain on paper towels or a steel strainer.

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