HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN SALTFISH FRITTERS || AUTHENTIC TASTE

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor while canola is cost-effective.

Boil the codfish for about 8 to 10 minutes to remove excess salt.

Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into small pieces.

Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with flour.

Add about 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the flour mixture.

Break the boiled codfish into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture.

Stir the mixture with a spoon to combine all ingredients.

Pour in 3 cups of water gradually, mixing until you achieve a nice consistency that is not too thick or too thin.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Fry the fritters until they are golden brown, checking them occasionally.

Remove the fritters from the oil and repeat the process until all the batter is used.

Cooking Techniques

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