Jamaican Codfish Fritters
A Caribbean-inspired dish made with codfish, spices, and crispy fritters.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Codfish
- ●1/4 cup Icy cold water
- ●1 teaspoon Jamaican allspice
- ●1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●1 small Onionfinely chopped
- ●1 small Scotch bonnet pepperfinely chopped
- ●4-6 Frittersdepending on size
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine codfish, icy cold water, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the onion and Scotch bonnet pepper to the bowl with the codfish mixture and mix well.
- 4
Using your hands, shape the codfish mixture into small patties, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- 5
When the oil is hot, add 2-3 patties to the pan (do not overcrowd). Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Repeat the process with the remaining codfish mixture.
- 8
Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a spicy mango salsa or a tangy remoulade.