jamaican saltfish fritters: easy and delicious homemade snack
Jamaican Saltfish Fritters are a mouthwatering snack that blends spices and flavors, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup saltfish, soaked and flaked
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add water gradually and stir until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the flaked saltfish, onion, bell pepper, green onions, and Scotch bonnet pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters and let them drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Scotch bonnet pepper.
- These fritters can be served as an appetizer or a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Jamaican, Saltfish, Fritters, Snack, Easy Recipe