Jamaican Saltfish Fritters - salted cod fish cakes

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.

Shred the salted cod fish by hand into chunks.

Finely dice tomatoes, onion, scallion, and spring pepper.

Add water gradually to the mixture until it reaches a wet pancake batter consistency.

Whip 1 egg and add it to the mixture to help bind the fritters.

Add garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper to the mixture and combine well.

Add tiny bits of scotch bonnet pepper to the mixture and stir to distribute evenly.

Heat oil over medium-high heat for frying the fritters.

Scoop the batter into the hot oil, ensuring they are not too big and the batter is thick enough to hold its shape.

If you want flatter fritters, add more water to the batter; for mounded shapes, keep the batter thicker.

In a separate pot, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce to make a sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Stir the dipping sauce until it turns a reddish-pinkish-orange color.

Cooking Techniques

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