Saltfish Accra (Akra) Recipe | Delicious and Easy to Make!!

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.

Soak salted cod fish overnight to remove excess salt.

Boil the soaked cod fish in water for about 10-15 minutes until tender.

Remove the cod fish from the pot and mince it up, ensuring it's boneless.

Chop green and red bell peppers, removing the seeds, and set aside.

Add the minced cod fish into a food processor with the chopped peppers, thyme, onion, garlic, and hot pepper, and process until finely chopped.

Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl and add all-purpose flour.

Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring until a nice consistency is achieved, not too runny or too doughy.

Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes before frying.

Heat safflower oil in a skillet until hot, then reduce to medium heat.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on one side before flipping.

Cook until both sides are golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

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