Acarajé is a deep-fried fritter made from mashed black-eyed peas, whipped with onion and salt, then fried in fragrant dendê oil (red palm oil) until golden and crisp. Split open like a sandwich, it’s filled with savory vatapá (a creamy bread, peanut, and shrimp paste) and often topped with whole shrimp, caruru (okra stew), and salad.

Originally from Bahia, particularly in Salvador, acarajé is deeply tied to Afro-Brazilian traditions and Candomblé religion, where it’s offered to deities like Iansã. Today, it’s a beloved street food, sold by baianas in white lace dresses at festivals and busy corners.

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