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Jamaican Saltfish Fritters
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 3 Servings
Author: Dianne
Ingredients
  • 2 Oz Piece of Saltfish (deck of cards)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Stalk Scallion
  • 1/4 Cup Plummy tomatoe diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1/4 Piece Scotch bonnet pepper minced
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Oil or more as needed
Instructions
  1. Wash excess salt off Saltfish. Boil in water for about 15 minutes on high heat. Pick Saltfish with hands into small pieces removing the skin and bones. Place in medium bowl.

  2. Cut up scallion, tomatoes and scotch bonnet and add to bowl. Add flour and salt to bowl and stir. Add water and stir to combine evenly.

  3. Heat skillet on medium heat, add oil and wait until hot. Add batter to pan using a medium serving spoon, in circles. Make only a few at a time, 1" apart. Turn to the other side when brown ( maybe 2 minutes each side)

  4. Line a large plate with paper towels. Place fritters on plate when cooked. Use another folded paper towel to press and remove excess oil.

    Best served hot.

Recipe Notes

** For doughier and thicker fritters, use less water.