One popular snack that has its origins in Bahia is called acarajé. Made from mashed beans and spiced with peppers, the fritters are fried in dende oil then cut in half and served with a pepper sauce. They can be served as an appetizer or eaten on the go. Another popular dish is abará, a mixture of mashed cowpeas and shrimp, seasoned with peppers and dende oil, then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over coals or an open fire.