Jamaican Saltfish Fritters

Golden and crisp on the outside, with a tender, savory center, these Jamaican Saltfish Fritters are packed with Caribbean flavor. Flaked salted cod, fresh thyme, onions, juicy tomatoes, and a kick of Scotch bonnet pepper come together in a simple batter, fried by the spoonful until beautifully golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all- purpose flour
  • ½ lb. salt fish salted cod
  • ½ small onion diced
  • 2 green onions washed and chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes finely diced
  • Leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme
  • ½ tsp salt black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder
  • ½ of scotch bonnet pepper diced
  • 21/2-3 cups of water
  • Oil for frying about 1 cup

Method
 

  1. Boil salt fish until tender about 45 minutes, changing the water at least 3 times. When it is done, let it sit in a new batch of cold water to cool off, then using your hand, crumble. While it is cooling, in a large bowl, add thee flour, all of the seasonings, and use a fork and mix well to combine, then add the onions, green onions , thyme leaves and tomatoes, mix well to combine. Add the crumble fish and again mix well to combine. Add the water slowly and mix until you get pancake like batter. Heat oil , and using a large spoon or a 1/8 cup drop mixture in oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each sides.

Notes

Golden and crisp on the outside, with a tender, savory center, these Jamaican Saltfish Fritters are packed with Caribbean flavor. Flaked salted cod, fresh thyme, onions, juicy tomatoes, and a kick of Scotch bonnet pepper come together in a simple batter, fried by the spoonful until beautifully golden.
Also known as “stamp and go,” saltfish fritters make a delicious breakfast, snack, or appetizer. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, sliced avocado, or a hot cup of tea for a comforting taste of Jamaica. They’re easy to share—but once you taste that first crispy bite, you may want to keep a few for yourself!