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Guyanese Style FRIED Saltfish With Potato #Cooking With Yevette#

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Fried Saltfish

Cultural Context

Fried saltfish is a beloved dish in Guyana, often enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal. It reflects the Caribbean's rich culinary heritage, where salted fish was a practical way to preserve seafood before refrigeration. Traditionally served with lime and hot sauce, this dish is a staple in many households and has variations across the Caribbean and beyond, showcasing local ingredients and preferences.

CaribbeanGYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
saltfish
2 potatoes
6 cloves garlic
bell pepper
fresh parsley
scallion
white onion
2 tomatoes
tomato paste
chili powder
steak seasoning
lemon pepper
black pepper
oil

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be a healthier option with less sodium.

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 but can be more expensive.

1

Soak the saltfish and rinse it with fresh water.

2

Boil the saltfish for 5 to 10 minutes.

3

Peel, wash, and dice 2 potatoes.

4

Cut white onion into cartwheel shapes.

5

Prepare 2 tomatoes and other vegetables as desired.

6

After boiling, check the potatoes to ensure they are not too soft.

7

Drain the water from the boiled potatoes.

8

Heat oil in a pan and add optional tomato paste.

9

Add chili powder, steak seasoning, lemon pepper, and black pepper to the oil.

10

Mix the vegetables and boiled potatoes into the pan.

11

Add the saltfish and fry everything together for about 3 minutes.

12

Finish frying for an additional minute before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

potpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Saltfish FrittersFried CodfishSalted Fish Fritters

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