Jamaican Codfish Fritters Recipe
This is a great twist on the classic Cod Fritters recipes that spices things up somewhat with a Jamaican twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cod fillets
- Vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat the codfish in just enough water to cover it and bring it to the boil; once boiling reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer the fish until it flakes easily with a fork; then drain the fish.
- Leave the fish to cool and then flake the flesh. Cook and stir in onions with 2 tablespoons oil until tender.
- Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches of oil to 360 degrees F.
- Beat the remaining ingredients with a hand beater until smooth.
- Stir in fish and onions; drop by level tablespoonsful into hot oil. Fry 5 or 6 at a time until golden brown, turning once, about 4 minutes; drain.
- Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.