Authentic Bajan Fishcakes & Bakes Recipe | Caribbean Street Food at Home

saltfish

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned tuna or mackerel can be more affordable and easier to find.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal offers a gluten-free option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can be used interchangeably, and vinegar is a budget-friendly acid.

Soak salted codfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse the salted codfish, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Flake the cooked salted codfish into small pieces, removing any bones.

In a bowl, mix 2 1/2 - 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 2 tsp black pepper together.

Add flaked salted codfish, chopped onions, garlic, finely chopped parsley, marjoram, thyme, and chives to the dry ingredients.

Stir in 1-1 1/2 cups of water gradually until a thick batter forms, then add a small piece of hot pepper and 1 tsp salt to taste.

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

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fishcakes and drain on paper towels.

For the bakes, mix 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.

Add 1-1 1/2 cups of water or whole milk gradually to form a soft dough, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

Divide dough into balls, flatten slightly, and fry in hot oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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