Prepare the saltfish

• Soak the salted codfish in cold water to draw out the salt, then drain.
• Boil the codfish until tender, drain again and flake it, removing any bones.

Make the batter

• Whisk the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
• Add the flaked codfish, onion, scallion, scotch bonnet, thyme and black pepper.
• Pour in the water and mix to a thick, spoonable batter.

Fry the fritters

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, turning once.

Drain and serve

• Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
• Serve hot.