An Inspiration on Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

Name: An Inspiration on Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 28
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cans (15.8 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed and patted dry; 1/3 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs; 1 egg; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Prep 1 hr 5 min
Total 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 28

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The women from Brazil, especially from Bahia, make these wonderful patties as a day-to-day meal.

Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Apr 6, 2014

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Ingredients

Fritters

2 cans (15.8 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1 egg
2 cups vegetable oil

Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In food processor, place black-eyed peas. Cover; process to make a thick puree. In medium bowl, mix peas, white onion, 1 clove garlic, the bread crumbs and egg until well combined. Cover; refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.
2

To make Sauce, in 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and 1 clove garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and salt; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some of liquid evaporates. Cover to keep warm.
3

In 1-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups vegetable oil over medium heat to 375°F. Shape black-eyed pea mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; then shape balls into 2-inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
4

Fry in batches of 4 patties 1 to 2 minutes, using slotted spoon to add and remove patties (no need to turn). Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sauce.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Make sure the oil is heated to the correct temperature. As a test, fry 1 patty. If it doesn't hold its consistency, stir 1/4 cup additional bread crumbs into the mixture before forming the remaining patties. Patties will be tender; for best results, use a slotted spoon during frying.
tip 2
For an impressive garnish, cut additional green onions lengthwise into stick shapes. Decorate each patty with a green onion stick.
tip 3
The texture of the patty mix is dry, like any other vegetarian patty.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 90

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 190mg; 8%

Potassium: 75mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

The women from Brazil, especially from Bahia, make these wonderful patties as a day-to-day meal.