How to make the BEST Jamaican Salt Fish Fritters
Salt Fish Fritters is a delicious Jamaican appetizer that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or as a late-night snack depending on your mood that day because it is very filling. Also known as Stamp and Go, this fritter is jam-packed with delicious flavors like salt fish, onions, sweet pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and more. It’s one of my favorite Jamaican dishes to have as a snack or appetizer of all time!
What are Jamaican Saltfish Fritters Made of?
Salt fish fritter is made of salt fish (cod fish)of course, onions, scallions, sweet peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, tomatoes a tip of browning, and seasoning mixed in the very soft flour to form a dough that’s then fired into golden goodness that is crispy on the outside but soft, chewy and bursting with flavors on the inside.
Where did Saltfish Fritters Originate?
Jamaicans originated salt fish fritter. Salt fish is the Jamaican term for salted cod, a product produced in the North Atlantic, but originally imported to Jamaica by plantation owners as an inexpensive way to feed their slaves.
Jamaican Saltfish Fritters Ingredients
- Saltfish (Salted Cod): The main ingredient, providing the characteristic salty flavor and texture. It’s usually soaked in water to remove excess salt before use.
- All-purpose Flour: Acts as the base ingredient and provides structure to the fritters when mixed with other ingredients.
- Baking Powder: Helps the fritters to rise slightly, resulting in a lighter texture.
- Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Adds heat and flavor to the fritters. Adjust the amount based on personal preference for spiciness.
- Onion: Adds flavor and texture to the fritters.
- Scallions (Green Onions): Adds a fresh, oniony flavor and a pop of color to the fritters.
- Thyme: Contributes a distinctive herbal flavor to the fritters.
- Bell Peppers: Adds sweetness, crunch, and vibrant color to the fritters.
- Black Pepper: Adds a warm, spicy flavor.
- Spices (Including Adobo Seasoning and Complete Seasoning):
- Adobo Seasoning: Typically includes a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and other spices. It adds savory, herbal, and slightly tangy notes to the fritters.
- Complete Seasoning: A versatile seasoning blend that typically includes salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and other herbs and spices. It adds depth of flavor and enhances the overall taste of the fritters.
- Water: Used to create the batter consistency. The amount may vary depending on the desired thickness of the batter.
- Oil for Frying: Used to fry the fritters until golden brown and crispy.
How do you make Jamaican Saltfish Fritters?
- Boil the saltfish for 20 mins or until tender (or soak overnight). Flake and shred fish into small pieces; set aside.
- In a bowl mix flour, pepper, and baking powder then add tomatoes, thyme, browning, sweet pepper, hot pepper, onions, green onions, and dry seasonings listed below. Pour in the water; stir until well blended.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and eat them while they are hot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of fish is SaltFish?
Salt fish is Cod fish it is also known in other Caribbean countries as bacalao, bacalhau, baccalà, or dried fish.
What is the fastest way to desalt salt fish?
Rinse the salt fish to remove the salt repeat this 2-3 times if you feel like there’s too much salt left, then soak the fish in water. Or you can simply boil the fish once or twice depending on how you want it for your meal.
Do you need to boil salt fish?
Next time you want to cook saltfish, don’t boil it or soak it in boiling water to remove the salt, rather, soak it in regular cold tap water for 12 – 24 hours and you will be rewarded with perfectly de-salted salt fish that is tender, and easy to flake, to prepare in a variety of ways.
Do you put eggs in saltfish fritters?
You do not need to put eggs in this sailfish fritters recipe. But some people put an egg in their recipe.
How long should I boil salt fish?
Set your fish to boil on medium to high heat, then let it come to a boil. Let the salt fish boil for 20 minutes or until soft and easily breaks art. Then drain, and rinse with cold water or when cool enough to touch.
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Jamaican Salt Fish Fritters
Ingredients
- * 1 pack of saltfish shredded
- * 1/2 cup of onion chopped
- * 1/4 cup of tomato chopped
- * 1 tbsp of black pepper
- * 1 tsp of baking powder
- * 1/4 cup of scallions spring onions
- * 1 tsp of Paprika
- * 1 tsp Complete Seasoning
- * 1 tsp of if adobo
- * 1/4 tsp of browning
- * 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- * 2 cups of water
- * ½ cup bell pepper chopped yellow, red, green
- * 2 cups of Flour
- * 1/2 Scotch Bonnet Pepper optional
Instructions
- * Boil saltfish for 20 mins or until soft and tender.
- * You can also soak the salt cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water a few times. Once it is fully soaked and tender, boil the codfish for 4-5 minutes, drain the cod, flake it into small pieces, and use it in your fritter batter.
- * While it boils chop up your onions, sweet peppers, scallions, Scotch bonnet, tomatoes, and thyme(take the leaves off the stems).
- * Place the shredded saltfish in a bowl and mix all the ingredients until fully combined.
- * Add water and flour then season it with the black pepper, adobo, complete seasoning, paprika, browning, and baking powder. Then fold all the ingredients in so that everything is evenly distributed.
- * You should have a smooth batter (it shouldn’t be too runny nor too thick)
- * Preheat a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and pour in the oil and spoon small amounts of the fritter batter into the frying pan. repeat until finished and be sure to never overcrowd the pan.
- * The heat should be turned low-medium when you start to cook your fritters and cook each side until golden brown. Fry on sides for at least 4-5 mins on both sides (depending on size)
- * Once cooked place each fritter on some paper towel to absorb any extra oil. Then serve with your favorite dip.
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