Acaraje

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cover the beans in cold water by 2 inches and let stand overnight at room temperature.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Cover the shrimp with cold water and soak 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain.
5. 5
   In a food processor, pulse the beans, shrimp, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in batches until finely ground.
6. 6
   Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
7. 7
   In a large pot, heat the oil to 375.
8. 8
   Make football-shape fritters with the batter by squeezing about 1/4 cup of the batter in your palm.
9. 9
   Fry the fritters in batches until dark golden brown, about 6 minutes per batch.
10. 10
    Transfer the acaraje to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain, then serve.