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Acaraje (Dana Tough)

Jack Roberts
Jack Roberts @jackfr1945
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Ingredients

6 servings
  1. 4 Cwater
  2. 1 Tsalt
  3. 2 Cblack eyed peas, soaked and rubbed to remove skins
  4. 1/4onion, minced
  5. 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  6. 0.25 tground coriander
  7. 0.25 tground cumin
  8. 0.25 tground caraway seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Make a brine(1.5%) from the salt and water. Pour over the peas and spices. Cover and let it sit at room temperature until it begins to bubble, about 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Drain (saving the brine) and blend to a thick batter, thinning with a little brine if needed. Let sit at room temperature to ferment. Taste periodically; when it seems right, cook (next steps).

  3. 3

    To cook: Beat (a lot) by hand or mixer, adding just a little water as needed until smooth and it forms peaks.

  4. 4

    Cook like pancakes in oil or deep fry.

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