Saltfish Fritters by THW
125g/5oz of saltfish/saltedcod soaked overnight in water
1 Spring onion
½ White onion
1 Tomato chopped with seeds removed
½ Scotch bonnet
125g Self raising flour
Black pepper
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: less than 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: makes 6
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Soak saltfish in water overnight and change water atleast twice
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Chop, spring onions, white onions, scotch bonnet, tomato,
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Pour flour into mixing bowl; add 100ml of water to make a thick paste
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Add ingredients and mix well, season with pepper only.
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Pour oil into a deep frying pan, drop a breadcrumb in the hot oil to test whether or not it is hot enough.
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Gather mixture and drop rounded spoonfuls into pan.
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Fry for 3-4 mins on each side until golden
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Have as a snack on its own or serve with Mango and Cucumber salad and a wedge of lemon.