Salt Cod Fish Fritters

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb salt cod fish
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 cup water
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped
• 1/2 habanero pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• oil, enough (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 soak the cod fish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the saltiness and hardness of the fish.
• 2 drain, rinse and place in a small saucepan. pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5 minutes.
• 3 drain. remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.
• 4 sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
• 5 add the garlic, scallion, pepper (very hot use according to taste), water and canola oil and mix to a smooth batter. add the shredded fish and mix well.
• 6 heat oil to 370f in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan. fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.
• 7 drain on paper towels, keep warm and serve hot as hors-oeuvres.