That's one way to remember the pronunciation of this beloved Brazilian street food. An acarajé (Ah-cah-rah-ZHAY; $6.50) is built on a black-eyed-pea fritter that's sliced open, loaded with tomato, onion, cilantro, and vatapá (a mash typically made from nuts, palm oil, coconut milk, and wheat), and decked out with a shrimp (this one still needed a peel).
Catch 'em when you can; although Brasilia Ville's steam table is more colorful and more regularly refreshed than most, this bright neighborhood eatery prepares acarajés (to order) only on Tuesday, after 4:00.
Brasilia Ville Grill
43-12 34th Ave., Astoria, Queens
718-472-0090