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Acarajé topped with fresh green tomato salsa
Crispy fritter with fresh salsa

Acarajé with Green Tomato Salsa

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This recipe plays on textures and temperatures: hot, rich acarajé meets cold, crisp green tomato salsa (vinagrete). Green tomatoes are common in Brazil; their firm flesh and tartness cleanse the palate after the heavy, oily fritter.
🕒 Prep Time 12 hrs 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 12 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Knife
  • Skillet

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare acarajé batter: soak/peel beans, puree with onion, whip until fluffy. Fry in hot oil.

Tip: See 'Traditional Acarajé' for details.
2 ✓

For salsa: Dice green tomatoes finely. Mix with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

Tip: Salt draws out juices (osmosis), creating a natural dressing.
3 ✓

Split warm fritters and stuff with cold salsa.

Tip: Eat immediately.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use red tomatoes?
Yes, but green ones provide the best crunch and acidity. If using red, seed them to avoid sogginess.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Dried Black-Eyed Peas
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Oil (for frying)
  • 2 whole Green Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 bunch Cilantro