Accras - Codfish Fritters Recipe

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is usually cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity; vinegar is often less expensive.

Soak salted cod in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse the cod, then flake it into small pieces.

Mix flour, baking powder, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Add water gradually to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Incorporate the flaked cod, garlic, onion, scallions, and parsley into the batter.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lime wedges.

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