Fried Bake and Saltfish

Name: Fried Bake and Saltfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1/2 lb salted cod; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed; 2/3 cup warm water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 4 stalks green onions, sliced; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Fluffy golden fried bread stuffed with seasoned, sauteed salt cod and sweet aromatics. A iconic street food breakfast staple from Trinidad.

45 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

CaribbeanBreakfastStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sugar

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Ingredients

1/2 lb salted cod
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
2/3 cup warm water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
4 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil 1/2 lb salted cod in water for 15 minutes to reduce saltiness, then drain, flake into small pieces, and set aside.
2

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar.
3

Work 1 tbsp cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients, then stir in 2/3 cup warm water to form a soft dough.
4

Knead dough for 2 minutes, divide into equal portions, shape into smooth balls, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
5

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat, roll each dough ball into a flat disk, and fry until golden brown and puffed on both sides.
6

In a separate pan, saute 1 diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced Roma tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until soft.
7

Add flaked salted cod, 4 stalks sliced green onions, 1 tsp fresh thyme, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pan, cooking for 5 minutes until hot.
8

Slice fried bakes open along one side and fill generously with the sauteed saltfish mixture.

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Questions

What can I use instead of baking powder in Fried Bake and Saltfish?

The entry for Fried Bake and Saltfish calls for 2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the salt cod in Fried Bake and Saltfish?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Fried Bake and Saltfish uses 1/2 lb salted cod.

Can I make Fried Bake and Saltfish dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Fried Bake and Saltfish is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fried Bake and Saltfish gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fried Bake and Saltfish is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Fried Bake and Saltfish contain fish?

Yes: 1/2 lb salted cod. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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