Black-eyed Pea Fritters: Acaraje (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Black-eyed Pea Fritters: Acaraje (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in cold water to cover. Drain. Rub off and discard the skins. Soak the shrimp in cold water to cover for 30 minutes. Puree the peas, onion, shrimp, garlic and cayenne in a food processor. Season to taste with salt, if necessary. Form mixture into tablespoon size balls.
  2. Meanwhile in a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, fitted with a candy or deep-frying thermometer, or in an electric deep fryer, heat oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 365 degrees F. Make sure you have at least 3 inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pan, as oil will bubble up when fritters are added.
  3. Fry the fritters in small batches until golden brown all over, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve at room temperature with Black-eyed Pea Fritter Sauce.
  4. Black-eyed Pea Fritter Sauce-Molho de Acaraje:
  5. Soak the shrimp in cold water, to cover, for 30 minutes. Drain the shrimp and puree in a food processor or blender with the onion, ginger and red pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the shrimp mixture for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a bowl and serve with fritters.
  6. Yield: about 1 1/4 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8192.36 Kcal (34300 kJ)
Calories from fat 8155.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 906.17g 1394%
Cholesterol 68.61mg 23%
Sodium 1357.67mg 57%
Potassium 293.75mg 6%
Total Carbs 45.2g 15%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 15%
Protein 10.89g 22%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 67.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 605.29 Kcal (2534 kJ)
Calories from fat 602.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.95g 1394%
Cholesterol 5.07mg 23%
Sodium 100.31mg 57%
Potassium 21.7mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.34g 15%
Sugars 0.36g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 15%
Protein 0.8g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 17%
Iron 0.1mg 7%
Calcium 5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 238.6
    Points
  • 239
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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