Saltfish Fritters

INGREDIENTS

• 24 ounces boneless salt fish/cod fish-(1 1/2 -pounds)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 5 Sprigs thyme, DE-stemmed
• 4 sprigs parsley, finely chopped,
• 4 sprigs cilantro, finely hopped
• 1 finely chopped hot pepper
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 pimento peppers, finely chopped-(optional)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder, plus 1 teaspoon
• 2 eggs ( optional)
• 1 1/2 cup water (add more or less as needed)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

METHOD

1. Place the salt fish in a saucepan with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil and let boil for for 18-20 minutes, Check the saltiness of the fish. It should be somewhat-salty but not overly salty.
2. Rinse the fish under cold running water in a colander or mesh strainer
3. Shred the salt fish with your fingers or a fork.
4. Put all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir vigorously until a thick batter is formed.
5. Let rest for 10 – 15 minutes before you fry
6. Heat your fry pan, then add oil and bring to 375 degrees
7. Deep fry by teaspoonful’s over a medium heat, until golden brown.
8. Avoid the outside of the fish fritters burning before the middle is well cooked by carefully monitoring the heat.
9. Drain on paper towel
10. Enjoy!