Fried Caribbean Saltfish Fritters
These fried Caribbean saltfish fritters is a great quick snack and a great way to cook saltfsih. It is easy to make and it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Saltfish
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Scallions diced
- 2 medium Garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium Pimento peppers finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 medium Lime
- 1/2 medium Scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- Salt if necessary
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the saltfish in cold water overnight. Being sure to change the water at least 2 times.
- Boil the saltfish for 10 minutes then strain and break up using a fork and remove the bones.
- Add the scallions, onion, pimento peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, thyme, parsley, flour and baking powder. Mix together.
- Stir in the water and lime juice.
- Heat a pot with enough oil to deep fry. Once it's hot, scoop about 1 tbsp of the batter to the pot. Fry on each side for 3-5 minutes.
