Bajan fishcakes – saltfish fritters

Ingredients

• 250 g salted cod, already desalted
• 200 g plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 2 dl milk
• 3 finely chopped spring onions
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp pepper
• 7 dl neutral frying oil

Method

1. 1Gently cook desalted cod in water for 8–10 minutes until cooked through. Drain, remove bones and flake.
2. 2Mix flour and baking powder. Whisk in egg and milk to make thick batter and fold in fish, spring onions, garlic and spices.
3. 3Fry small spoonfuls at 175°C for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Turn during frying.
4. 4Drain on paper and serve hot. Taste saltfish before adding any extra salt.