Spicy and Crispy Fritters made easy!
Jamaican Saltfish Fritters recipe aka Bajan bakes in Barbados! However as we come from a Jamaican background they are Saltfish Fritters. The sight and smell always make our senses glitter! They are that good! Nothing beats coming downstairs for breakfast or a family gathering to the sight of these bad boys on the dining table. Crispy, succulent and easy to make! You’ll love them. Give it a try!
Total Time: 1 hour
Prep:30 min | Inactive: 6 min | Cook: 18 min
Ingredients
- 250ml water
- 1 pack boneless Saltfish
- Spring onions
- 1 small Tomato chopped
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup sweet peppers
- 1/4 of Scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Baking powder
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups plain flour
- 1 Tsp Black pepper
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 4oz Olive or vegetable oiloptional: Garlic, thyme and hot pepper sauce or anything similar
Directions
- Saltfish in water let it boil for 10 mins (or soak saltfish in cold water overnight)
- Then drain off water and repeat 1 or 2 times (removes salt)
- Add Spring onions, chopped tomato, onion, sweet peppers, Scotch bonnet pepper, 1/2 Tsp Baking powder into mixing bowl
- Pour 2 cups of water into bowl
- Pour 4 cups plain flour then mix (add water or flour when necessary untill mix has slightly sloppy consistency
- Add 1 Tsp Black pepper
- Add 1 Tsp Paprika
- Add 4oz Olive or vegetable oil in frying pan – on high heat
- Add mix to high heat frying pan, then turn down to medium heat. Fry until golden brown on each side.
Serves 6-8 people
Enjoy!
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