Breadfruit Saltfish Fritters
By:
Ra'Shaine and JahSun
A breadfruit treat, a Caribbean favorite
Ra'Shaine and JahSun
By:
Saltfish fritters are a Caribbean favourite; here's a version using an island fruit: breadfruit!
Ingredients:
Breadfruit Flour 1 1/2 cups
Saltfish, soaked, deboned and flaked 8 oz
Medium onion, chopped
Stalk escallion, chopped
Medium tomato, diced
Water or milk 1 cup
Medium egg (optional)
Salt 1 tsp (optional)
Black pepper 1/2 tsp
Scotch bonnet pepper, deseed, finely chopped 1/2 tsp
Grace Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup
Directions:
In a large bowl place Breadfruit Flour, flaked saltfish, chopped onion, escallion and diced tomatoes and mix well.
Gradually add water to make a smooth batter, then egg (if used). Batter should be thick and of a dropping consistency.
Season with salt (if used), black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper.
In a large skillet heat Grace Vegetable Oil, drop batter by tablespoons full into hot oil and fry until brown on one side, turn and continue frying until done. Drain on absorbent paper towel.
Serve hot and share with friends.