Spicy Brazilian Acarajé Tacos with Vatapá and Green Sauce
These flavorful Brazilian tacos combine the crispy texture of Acarajé fritters with creamy vatapá filling, topped with a refreshing green sauce.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Prepping the Black-Eyed Peas
- 1
Soak the black-eyed peas
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water.
Tip: Soak the black-eyed peas overnight to expedite the preparation process.
- 2
Drain and peel the peas
Drain and peel the skin from each pea by gently rubbing them.
- 3
Blend the mixture
Blend the peeled peas with onion, garlic, and salt until smooth.
Making the Vatapá
- 1
Heat palm oil
Heat palm oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add spices
Add ginger and cayenne pepper, stirring until fragrant.
- 3
Combine ingredients
Add ground shrimp, coconut milk, and ground peanuts, cook until thickened.
How to Make Spicy Brazilian Acarajé Tacos with Vatapá and Green Sauce
Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Frying the Acarajé
Heat oil in a deep skillet and drop spoonfuls of pea mixture, fry until golden.
- 2
Preparing the Green Sauce
Blend cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, olive oil, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Assembling the Tacos
Fill tortillas with a fritter, add a spoonful of vatapá and drizzle with green sauce.
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