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Saltfish Fritters

Name: Saltfish Fritters
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 cup, flaked salted cod (saltfish); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 stalks, chopped scallions; 1, finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme; about 3/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp black pepper; as needed vegetable oil (for frying)

Saltfish Fritters are a popular Jamaican snack featuring salted cod mixed into a seasoned batter and fried until golden. They are beloved for their savory, slightly salty flavor and crispy texture, often enjoyed at breakfast or as a street food snack reflecting Jamaica's rich culinary heritage.

9 ingredients

savorysaltyspicyherbycrispy

Culinary DNA Preview

Jamaican70%

European30%

Ingredients

salted cod (saltfish)
1 cup, flaked
all-purpose flour
1 cup
baking powder
1 tsp
scallions
2 stalks, chopped
scotch bonnet pepper
1, finely chopped
fresh thyme
1 tsp, chopped
water
about 3/4 cup
black pepper
1/2 tsp
vegetable oil (for frying)
as needed

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Saltfish fritters originated from the adaptation of salted cod, introduced by European traders, combined with African frying techniques, becoming a staple in Jamaican households and street food culture.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Jamaican70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking mixing frying

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