Acarajé Sliders (Mini Sanduíches de Acarajé)
Mini Sanduíches de Acarajé, also known as Acarajé Sliders, are a delicious Brazilian street food turned into a fun and tasty appetizer. These mini sliders are perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply as a snack to enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 12 small slider buns
- 1 cup of canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Shredded cabbage for topping
- Hot sauce or pepper sauce
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Form the mixture into small patties and fry them in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Slice the slider buns and place a fried black-eyed pea patty on each bun.
- Top with shredded cabbage and a drizzle of hot sauce or pepper sauce.
- Cover with the top half of the slider bun and secure with a toothpick.
- Serve the mini sanduíches de acarajé and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per slider
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Food processor Knife Cutting board
Tools
Toothpicks
Serving suggestions
Serve the mini sanduíches de acarajé with a side of Brazilian hot sauce and a refreshing caipirinha cocktail.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, add some sliced jalapeños or pickled peppers to the sliders.
Cost
$10