Saltfish Fritters

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 cup(s) water
  • 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

  1. In a large bowl place counter flour, flaked saltfish, chopped onion, escallion and mix well.
  2. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter, Batter should be thick and of a dropping consistency.
  3. Season with salt (if used), black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.