Saltfish Accra (large batch serves 400-500 fritters / total 2hr45 - 3hr30)
Indulge in the savory goodness of Saltfish Accra, featuring tender cod fish blended with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. These golden-brown fritters are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making them an irresistible appetizer or snack that bursts with flavor, thanks to the natural piquancy of scotch bonnet peppers and the freshness of culantro.
ingredients
- 4 kg cod fish (boiled and flaked)
- 1,200 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g baking powder
- 50 g black pepper
- 50 g ground cumin
- 800 g pimento peppers (minced)
- 800 g culantro (minced)
- 1,000 g onions (minced)
- 20 cloves garlic (minced)
- 300 g chives (minced)
- 30 g chili powder
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers (finely chopped)
- 2 liters water (adjust as needed for batter consistency)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled and flaked cod fish with the minced onions, garlic, pimento peppers, culantro, chives, and chopped scotch bonnet peppers.
- 2.
In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder.
- 3.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the fish mixture, stirring to combine.
- 4.
Slowly incorporate the water until the mixture reaches a thick yet pourable consistency.
- 5.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- 6.
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, frying until golden brown on all sides.
- 7.
Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- 8.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them plain.
- 9.
Yield: 400-500 fritters (~4-5 per person for 100 servings)
- 10.
Boiling & Flaking Cod Fish 30-40 min, Chopping & Prepping Ingredients 30-40 min, Mixing Batter 10-15 min
- 11.
Resting Batter 15-20 min, Heating Oil 10-15 min, Frying 60-90 min, Cooling & Serving 10 min, total ~2hr45 min - 3hr30 min
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