Accra (Saltfish Cakes)

Title:
Accra (Saltfish Cakes)

Yield:
24 Cakes

Categories:
Trinidad,
Appetizers,
Fish




Ingredients:





     2 ts Active dry yeast


   1/2 c  Water; warm


   1/2 lb Codfish, salt, boneless


     1 c  Flour, all-purpose


     1 ts Sugar, granulated


   1/4 c  Onions; finely chopped


     1    Garlic cloves; chopped fine


     1 tb Pepper, hot; seeded, chopped


          -fine


     1 tb Chives; chopped fine


          Salt; to taste


          Pepper, black; to taste


          Oil, vegetable






   Sprinkle the yeast on warm water and stand for 10 minutes. Pour boiling


 water over codfish, allow to cool. Rinse in cold water, remove skin and


 bones, and shred fish very fine. Mix fish with flour, sugar, onions,


 garlic, peppers, chives, salt and generous amount of pepper. Add yeast and


 beat until smooth. Allow to rise for 1 1/2-2 hours in warm, draft-free


 place.


   Drop by tablespoon into hot oil (370F) and fry until golden brown. Drain


 on paper towels and serve hot.


 


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