How to make BAJAN FISH CAKES by Kelly Henry

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.

Boil the saltfish for about 10 minutes, then pour off the water and boil again to reduce excess salt.

Frizzle the boiled saltfish with fingers to break it apart.

Mix the saltfish, chopped onion, chives, black pepper, and hot pepper in a bowl.

Add fresh thyme to the mixture, removing stalks.

Add mashed potatoes to the mixture.

Add all-purpose flour and mix together with some water until the consistency is not too stiff or too loose.

Taste the mixture and add more salt and black pepper if needed.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan until hot.

Drop the fish cakes into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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