Saltfish Fritter Recipe – A Caribbean Treat
A Saltfish Fritter is always a treat for either breakfast, lunch or dinner! I like to make them as an easy weeknight dinner or a treat after church on Sundays. Saltfish fritter and some fried plantains and I am good to to go! On Nevis, my favorite place for this treat is at Oualie Beach Resort Hotel
They can also be served as a tasty snack, and make a great appetizer as a finger food. They are cooked relatively easy and go great with a bit of mango salsa on the side for dipping. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Saltfish Fritter Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
8 ounces saltfish, soaked, de-boned and flaked
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk green onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup water or milk
1 medium egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced scotch bonnet pepper, a Habanero may be substituted
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Saltfish Fritters Cooking Method:
1. In a large mixing bowl place all purpose flour, flaked Saltfish, chopped onion, green onion and diced tomatoes and mix well.
2. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter, then add the beaten egg. Batter should be thick and of a dropping consistency.
3. Season with salt, black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper.
4. In a large skillet or deep fryer heat Grace Vegetable Oil, drop saltfish fritter batter by tablespoons full into hot oil and fry until brown on one side, turn and continue frying until done.
5. Drain on absorbent paper towel. Serve hot