Famous BAJAN FOOD on Pebbles Beach!! Cuzz Cutters & Drinks in Southern Barbados!

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel provides a similar flavor with less sodium.

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and offer a similar texture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

Soak the saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Boil the breadfruit until tender, about 30 minutes, then peel and mash.

Flake the soaked saltfish into small pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Sauté onion, garlic, and thyme until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the flaked saltfish and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Mix in the mashed breadfruit, scotch bonnet pepper, lime juice, and black pepper until combined.

Form the mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry the patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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