Acaraje Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1. add peas and process until they turn coarse. transfer the coarse peas in a bowl of cold water and discard the floating skin.

step 2

• STEP 1. soak the peas in water for about 8 hours and then drain the water.

step 3

• STEP 1. blend soaked peas and chopped onions in a food processor and blend them well to make a paste.

step 4

• STEP 1. season it with some salt and mix well.

step 5

• STEP 1.in the food processor blend shrimp, coconut milk, peanuts, cashews, remaining chopped onion, manioc flour and ginger until it combines well.

step 6

• STEP 1.cook the prepared mixture in a pan on medium heat and season with some salt. add a little palm oil for flavour and mix well.

step 7

• STEP 1.heat oil in a pan and cook shrimp well from both the sides. slit it from the center and stuff with peas mixture

step 8

• STEP 1.serve it hot with some salsa.