Saltfish Accra (Saltfish Fritters) | Taste of Trini

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cornmeal can be a cost-effective alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar is a budget-friendly souring agent.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often less expensive and provide similar flavor.

Wash the saltfish to remove the thick layer of salt before boiling.

Boil the washed saltfish in water for about 15 minutes to extract oil and salt.

Drain the water and boil the saltfish again for another 15 minutes, then drain and wash it properly.

Break the boiled saltfish into chunks, keeping some pieces larger for texture.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, yeast, and brown sugar.

Add finely chopped onions, pimento peppers, scallions, celery leaf, shado beni, and scotch bonnet pepper to the flour mixture.

Mix in the flaked saltfish.

Gradually add lukewarm water until the batter reaches a medium consistency, not too wet or thick.

Let the batter sit for about 30-45 minutes to rise due to the yeast and baking powder.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for frying.

Oil your hands to prevent the batter from sticking when forming fritters.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the fritters for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown.

Remove the fritters and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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