Acarajé
A fritter made from black-eyed peas, mashed and formed into a ball, then deep-fried in dendê (palm oil). It's usually served split open and filled with vatapá, caruru, diced tomatoes, and shrimp.
Información Nutricional
* El % de Valor Diario (VD) indica cuánto aporta un nutriente en una porción de alimento a una dieta diaria. Se utilizan 2,000 calorías al día para consejos generales de nutrición.
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Acarajé is a dish with deep roots in Afro-Brazilian culture. It originated with the enslaved Yoruba people brought from West Africa (specifically Nigeria and Benin) to Brazil. The dish is closely linked to Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion, and its preparation and sale were often a means of survival and resistance for enslaved and freed African women. It represents a fusion of African culinary traditions with Brazilian ingredients.
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Acarajé is more than just food; it's a symbol of Afro-Brazilian identity and resilience. It holds significant religious and cultural importance, particularly within the Candomblé religion.
Religious Significance
Acarajé is offered to the orixás (deities) in Candomblé rituals, particularly Iansã (Oyá), the goddess of winds, storms, and change. The preparation and sale of Acarajé are often connected to the worship of these deities.
Baianas de Acarajé
The 'Baianas de Acarajé' are women, traditionally dressed in white lace, who sell Acarajé on the streets. They are recognized as cultural icons and guardians of this culinary tradition. Their role extends beyond selling food; they are keepers of Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Social and Economic Impact
For generations, the sale of Acarajé has provided a means of income and independence for many Afro-Brazilian women, contributing to their economic empowerment.
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Acarajé offers a complex interplay of textures and flavors. It combines the earthy, slightly nutty taste of black-eyed peas with the richness of dendê oil and the heat of various fillings.
The base flavor comes from the black-eyed peas, which are ground into a paste. The dendê oil, extracted from the fruit of the African oil palm, imparts a distinct, slightly smoky and reddish-orange hue and flavor. The fillings, such as vatapá (a creamy paste made from bread, shrimp, coconut milk, and palm oil), caruru (okra stew), and seasoned shrimp, add layers of creamy, savory, and spicy notes. Diced tomatoes offer a burst of freshness to balance the richness.
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Preparing the Black-Eyed Peas
Soak the black-eyed peas for several hours, and then remove the skins thoroughly. This helps to achieve a lighter and smoother texture in the fritter.
Frying in Dendê Oil
The temperature of the dendê oil is crucial. Too hot, and the Acarajé will burn on the outside while remaining uncooked inside. Too cool, and it will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
Serving Fresh
Acarajé is best enjoyed fresh and hot, right after frying. The contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft interior is key to the experience.
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