Ingredients
For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Black-eyed peas, soaked and skinned500 g
- Onion1
- Salt1 tsp
- Dendê oil4 tbsp
- Dried shrimp, ground80 g
- Banana leaves12
Method
- BatterGrind peas with onion, shrimp, dendê and salt.
- WrapWrap portions in banana leaves.
- SteamSteam 40 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 82 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.0 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 203 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Serving size | about 60 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Abará take to make?
About 8 h 55 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.
How many calories are in Abará?
About 82 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 60 g each.
Which allergens does Abará contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Abará from?
Abará is a main course from Brazil. Black-eyed pea cakes steamed in banana leaves.