Caribbean Fry Bake and Saltfish
This Caribbean fry bake and saltfish recipe is delicious. Not only is the saltfish tasty, by the fry bakes are also delicious. You will love it.
Ingredients
For the fry bake:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
- 2 cups Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup Warm water
- 2 tbsp Butter at room temperature
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
For the saltfish:
- 1 lb Saltfish prepared
- 3-4 sprigs Thyme
- 3-4 sprigs Parsley chopped
- 2 sprigs Scallions chopped
- 2 medium Garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium Pimento peppers chopped
- 1 medium Bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium Onion sliced
- 4 tbsp Olive oil divided
- 2 tsp Tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- Half of a lime
- Salt only if necessary
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar.
- Add the butter and crumb together then gradually mix in the water.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface or in the bowl for at least 1 minute. Form into a ball. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Divide the dough into 6 even balls. Take each balls and flatten them out into a circles but not too flat. They should each be 1/4 thickness.
- Heat a pot with oil, enough oil to deep fry the bakes. when it is hot, add the bakes and let it cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- When the fry bakes are down, place on a plate with a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- In a skillet or frying pan, heat the 2 tbsp of oil then cook the onion, scallions, bell peppers, pimento peppers and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the saltfish and cook for 2-3 more minutes then add the tomato paste, the rest 2 tbsp of oil, salt (if needed), black pepper and lime juice.
- Cook for 5-7 more minutes.
Notes
To enjoy it, simple stuff the bakes with the saltfish or just serve the saltfish along with the bakes.
