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Acarajé with green tomato salad, crisp Brazilian food
Fried bean cake stuffed with refreshing, tart green tomato vinaigrette

Acarajé with green tomato salad

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This recipe relies on the play of textures and flavours: the meeting of hot, rich acarajé and cold, crisp, tart green tomato salad (vinagrete). Green tomato is a common accompaniment in Brazil, as its firm flesh and acidic taste perfectly cleanse the palate after heavy dishes.
🕒 Prep Time 12 hrs 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 12 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Sharp knife for salad
  • Frying pan

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the acarajé base: blend soaked, skinless beans with onion, then beat until frothy. Fry the balls in hot oil.

Tip: See 'Traditional Acarajé' recipe for details.
2 ✓

For the salad, dice the green tomatoes finely. Mix with finely chopped coriander, lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Tip: Salt draws juices from the tomato (osmosis), which, combining with the lime, forms a natural dressing.
3 ✓

Cut the fried acarajés lengthways (like a bun) and fill with the fresh salad.

Tip: Consume immediately while the pastry is warm and the salad is cold.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use ripe tomatoes?
Yes, but the acidity and firmness of green tomatoes give the real contrast. If using red, remove seeds so they don't water down the salad.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Black-eyed beans (dried)
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 500 ml Oil for frying
  • 2 pcs Green tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 bunch Coriander