Gambian fish cake with sauce | Snack

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers flavor without the heat, and chili powder is often less expensive.

Wash the fish thoroughly.

Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green pepper finely.

Mix the chopped vegetables with the fish in a bowl.

In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.

Fold the fish and vegetable mixture into the batter until well combined.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the fish cakes from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lemon juice.

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