Saltfish Accras

By á-1073

A true Trinidad breakfast specialty

Ingredients

• 1/2    lb salted cod, washed and soaked overnight in lime
• 1       lime
• 1       large onion, grated
• 1       pimento pepper seeded and chopped
• 1/2    cup chopped chives
• 2       tbs French thyme
• 1       tbs chopped celery
• 1       cup flour
• 2       tsp baking powder
• 1/2    cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Wash salt fish in lime juice and water, strip and squeeze.

Place in a mixing bowl, add onion, pepper, thyme, chives, celery, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add flour and baking powder, mix.

Add enough milk to make a thick batter, add more milk if needed.

Preheat oil and drop by spoonfuls the size of a small egg.

Fry until golden, drain.