Abará

Ingredients

• black-eyed peas1 cup
• onion, chopped.5 piece
• garlic1 clove
• inch ginger.5 piece
• dendê (palm oil)2 tbsp
• dried shrimp, ground1 tbsp
• SaltTo taste
• Banana leaves for wrappingAs needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak black-eyed peas overnight.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Peel the peas and blend them with onion, garlic, and ginger to make a paste.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add dendê oil, dried shrimp, and salt to the paste.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Wrap portions of the paste in banana leaves.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Steam for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve hot.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Abará works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.