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Acarajé stuffed with melted cheese
Creamy cheese filling, crispy outside

Cheese-Stuffed Acarajé Fritters

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
While authentic acarajé is filled with seafood, this cheese version is a modern urban adaptation elevating it to ultimate comfort food status. The contrast between hot, crispy bean fritter and gooey, melted cheese is irresistible. A great vegetarian alternative that keeps the Brazilian street food vibe alive.
🕒 Prep Time 12 hrs 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 12 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk/Wooden Spoon
  • Skillet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak beans overnight, then remove skins completely. Drain the clean, white beans.

Tip: Minimizing water content is important for a moldable batter.
2 ✓

Puree raw beans with onion, garlic, and chili into a thick paste.

Tip: Onion compounds and garlic provide the base flavor.
3 ✓

Beat batter for 10-15 minutes until light and fluffy.

Tip: Air bubbles act as insulation, preventing the inside from burning before the outside is crisp.
4 ✓

Take a portion of batter, press a cheese cube into the center, cover with batter, and form a ball.

Tip: Wet hands make working with the sticky batter easier.
5 ✓

Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Ensure cheese doesn't leak.

Tip: The cheese steams inside while the crust protects it.
6 ✓

Drain on paper towels and serve hot while cheese is stringy.

Recipe FAQ

What cheese should I use?
A melting cheese that holds its shape, like Mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
The cheese leaked out!
You likely didn't seal the batter around the cheese well enough, or the oil was too cool and they soaked too long.

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbs Dried Black-Eyed Peas
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Chili Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Oil (for frying)
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese (cubed)