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Hard 1 hr 20 min~320 kcal 4/10
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Acaraje
A classic street fritter from Bahia in Brazil, made from black-eyed pea dough, fried until crisp, and split open for a spicy shrimp filling.
Hard⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 400 gr Dried black-eyed peas
- 1 adet Onion
- 350 gr Shrimp
- 700 ml Vegetable oil
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the black-eyed peas in plenty of water for 8 hours, drain, and rub off their skins.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Process the black-eyed peas, onion, and salt until smooth and thick enough to fall slowly from a spoon.
- 3
Take large spoonfuls of the batter and fry in 170°C hot oil until dark golden outside.
15 min15:00 - 4
Split the hot acaraje, fill with the shrimp filling, and transfer to a serving plate without waiting.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
15
g protein
28
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 32%Fat 51%
GI 3 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
0.8g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
259.3mg
Sodium
15.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Acaraje make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Acaraje take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Acaraje difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Acaraje have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 28g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Acaraje contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Acaraje belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Acaraje need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Acaraje filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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