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Jamaican Saltfish Fritters (Stamp and Go)
45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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45 min
45 minJamaican Saltfish Fritters (Stamp and Go)
what you need
Ingredients
salted codfish (soaked and boiled to remove excess salt, then flaked)Fish250 g
all-purpose flourGrains200 g
baking powderPantry5 g
onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
scallion (finely chopped)Produce3 pieces- scotch bonnet pepper (seeded and finely chopped)Produce1 piece
thyme (leaves picked)Produce3 pieces
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
waterOther180 ml- vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
per serving
Nutrition
352kcal
- Carbs
- 39 g
- Proteins
- 16 g
- Fat
- 15 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Slotted spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
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.
- Step 2
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.
- Step 3
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.
- Step 4
Drain and serve
- Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
- Serve hot.