Fried Bean Fritters

1

Soak the beans in water for 12 hours

Drain and grind the beans to remove the skins

2

Process the ground beans with onion and salt until a homogeneous mass is formed

3

Heat the dendê oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat

Shape the bean mixture into oval shapes using two wet spoons

4

Fry the fritters in batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown, then drain on paper towels

Let them cool before serving

Sauce

1

Blend the pepper and half of the dried shrimp in a blender

2

Sauté the onion in dendê oil until caramelized, then add the blended mixture, salt, and stir rapidly

Let it cool before filling

Cut each fritter in half and fill with the reserved sauce.