Saltfish Fritters
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Ingredients
For 1 Person(s)
Recipe
- 1 1/2 cup(s) counter flour
- 8 ounce(s) saltfish, soaked, deboned and flaked
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 stalk(s) escallion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cup(s) water or milk
- 1 medium egg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, deseed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) Grace Vegetable Oil
Saltfish Fritters Directions
- In a large bowl place counter flour, flaked saltfish, chopped onion, escallion and diced tomatoes and mix well.
- Gradually add water to make a smooth batter, then egg (if used). Batter should be thick and of a dropping consistency.
- Season with salt (if used), black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper.
- In a large skillet heat Grace Vegetable Oil, drop batter by tablespoons full into hot oil and fry until brown on one side, turn and continue frying until done.
- Drain on absorbent paper towel. Serve hot
Method Note: Saltfish may be soaked overnight or boiled for 30 minutes.
Other protein ideas such as Frankfurter or Vienna Sausage may be used instead of saltfish.
To Serve: Great as a breakfast item, smaller sizes are excellent as appetizers.
