Making Bajan Fish cakes (fritters)

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easy to find.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

Ground pepper is often less expensive.

Soak saltfish for a full day to reduce boiling time.

Bring the saltfish to a boil in water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Shred the boiled saltfish into small pieces.

Chop green onions, garlic, onions, and parsley.

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

Add the shredded saltfish and chopped vegetables to the dry mixture and combine.

Incorporate butter, eggs, and a little water into the mixture until well combined.

Add hot pepper sauce to taste.

Heat oil in a pot until hot.

Use a scooper to drop batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown.

Prepare a dip with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and hot pepper to serve with the fish cakes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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