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A bowl full of fried saltfish accras with a pepper dip in the background.

Trinidad Saltfish Accra

A popular Caribbean finger food, saltfish accra is a delicious combination of salted cod mixed in a batter with fresh herbs and fried till golden brown. Perfect as an appetizer or a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces Salt fish
  • 2 sprigs of green onions chopped finely
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion finely
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • Fresh water for boiling salt fish
  • 1 1/4 cups of water
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Pot a pot of water to boil on medium heat.
  2. Add the saltfish to the water and let that boil for about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the heat and discard the water. Test the saltfish for salt levels. Repeat the boiling process with freshwater to continue to remove excess salt (See note for other methods).
  4. Once completed, allow the fish to cool then chip up (shred) removing any bones and skin.
  5. In a large bowl mix together the green onions, garlic, onions, and peppers.
  6. Add the saltfish and combine.
  7. Taste for seasonings and adjust if needed.
  8. To the saltfish mixture, add flour, baking powder, and water and combine well.
  9. In a deep pot, add enough oil to deep fry. Heat on medium-high heat.
  10. Using a scoop, or a dinner spoon, scoop up some batter and drop it into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  11. Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden brown, then flip.
  12. Remove from oil and place on a plate with napkins to drain off any excess oil.
  13. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal

Notes

Note 1: You can also soak the saltfish in a bowl of water and throw off the water (change the water) every 30 minutes until the desired salt level is achieved. You can also soak the saltfish overnight
Note 2: You can make these into cakes versus balls. Just use a shallow oil bath, and drop and flatten the batter.

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