Codfish Fritters

Name: Codfish Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1/2 lb salted codfish, flaked; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pepper Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 3/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these savory fritters are packed with flaked salt cod, herbs, and a kick of pepper.

35 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

CaribbeanAppetizerStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/2 lb salted codfish, flaked
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pepper Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
3/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Boil 1/2 lb salted codfish in water for 15 minutes to reduce salt, then drain thoroughly.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder.
3

Stir in 3 stalks thinly sliced scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 pepper finely chopped Scotch bonnet pepper, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, and 1/2 lb flaked salted codfish.
4

Gradually add 3/4 cup cold water while stirring to form a thick batter.
5

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
6

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145F.

Questions

Can I make Codfish Fritters gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup 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.

How long does Codfish Fritters keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Codfish Fritters?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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