Bean Fritters

This fritter is probably the biggest symbol of African culture in Brazil. For over two centuries they have been sold in the streets of Bahia, a large state on Brazil’s eastern coast, as a snack. Acarajés look like big oval meatballs with a reddish brown crust and a grainy soft bean purée on the inside, and one really is a meal in itself. I wanted to prepare this famous fritter in a smaller version while still keeping its authenticity. Dendê (palm) oil (see