description Acarajé Overview
A Bahian Afro-Brazilian street food of black-eyed pea fritters deep-fried in dendê palm oil and stuffed with dried shrimp and vatapá, acarajé was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005.
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Acarajé ranks #24 of 371 in the Bean Dish ranking, behind Feijoada, ahead of Ribollita.
Bahian street food landmark with Afro-Brazilian religious importance, acclaimed flavor, rich and distinctive.
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How good is Acarajé?
Acarajé scores 8.40/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Bean Dish category. Bahian street food landmark with Afro-Brazilian religious importance, acclaimed flavor, rich and distinctive.
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