How to make saltfish Acra

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Cod is a leaner fish option, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

Soak 1 pound of cod fish in water, then clean and boil it a few times, discarding the water each time.

Chop scallions, bell pepper, onion, and hot peppers.

Add the chopped vegetables to the boiled cod fish in a bowl.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour gradually into the mix.

Add 3 half teaspoons of baking powder and a little bit of turmeric powder for color.

Let the mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes before frying.

Heat vegetable oil on the stove until it's hot but not too hot to avoid soaking up excess oil or burning too quickly.

Fry the mixture in the oil until it has a nice golden color and is crispy, shaping them flat as desired.

Place the fried acra on clean brown paper to absorb excess oil.

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