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Curry Flavored Saltfish Fritters

Cultural Context

Curry flavored saltfish fritters are a beloved Jamaican snack, often enjoyed at parties and gatherings. Saltfish, a staple in Caribbean cuisine, is typically paired with spices and vegetables to create a flavorful batter. These fritters highlight the island's love for bold flavors, combining the savory taste of saltfish with aromatic curry. Today, they are popular not just in Jamaica, but also in various Caribbean communities around the world, often served as appetizers or snacks with dipping sauces.

JamaicanJMappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
saltfish
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 chopped onion
chopped scallions
chopped bell pepper
chopped tomato
garlic
fresh thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon vegetable seasoning
1 egg
room temperature water
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes
black pepper
vegetable oil

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Cod provides a similar texture, while canned tuna is usually more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Garam masala offers a complex flavor, while turmeric is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a distinct flavor, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Boil the saltfish to reduce the salt, about 5 to 10 minutes each time, possibly boiling it twice.

2

Flake the boiled saltfish into small pieces.

3

In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour.

4

Add chopped onion, chopped scallions, chopped bell pepper, chopped tomato, garlic, and fresh thyme to the flour.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable seasoning.

6

Crack in 1 egg and mix everything together evenly.

7

Gradually add room temperature water to form a paste, ensuring it doesn't become too soft.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, and black pepper to the mixture and mix evenly.

9

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until it's not too hot.

10

Spoon the paste into the oil, frying 4 fritters at a time.

11

Fry each side for about 7 minutes until golden brown.

12

Turn the fritters over to fry the other side for another 7 minutes.

13

Remove the fritters and drain excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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