Jamaican Saltfish Fritters

Jamaican Saltfish Fritters, also called Stamp and Go, are a fried appetizer with a golden crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center. Made with salted cod, these flavourful fritters are a delicious bite-sized treat perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizers & Starters, Breakfast & Brunch, Snacks

Cuisine: Jamaican

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Servings: servings

Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

Medium-Sized Pot
Large Bowl
Nonstick Pan
Wire Rack

Ingredients

2 cups Flour
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Caribbean Curry Powder
1/2 Tomato small, diced
1/2 Yellow Onion small, chopped
1/2 Bell Peppers small, green and red, equal parts
2 cups Salted Cod Fish
Scotch Bonnet Pepper finely chopped, as desired
1 cup Water more or less as needed
Cooking Oil for frying fritters

Instructions

Desalt Fish (Additional Methods Listed Above)

Fill a medium sized pot with water and bring to a boil. Rinse fish, cut into smaller pieces, and boil for about 10 to 15 mins. Drain then wash in cold water. Taste a piece of the fish to gauge the saltiness. If it's to your liking, pick it apart into smaller bite-sized pieces. If it's too salty, repeat the process.

Saltfish Fritters

In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients and whisk together. Add the fresh ingredients; tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and fish to the mixing bowl then add in water gradually. Mix until well incorporated with medium consistency - see notes section.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan then drop generous spoonfuls of batter into the pan. Fry on each side until golden-brown and crisp (about 3-4 minutes per side).
Remove from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil, serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Batter Consistency - make sure your batter isn't too runny! It should be a medium thick consistency as pictured above. If it's too runny add about a tablespoon more of flour. If too thick, thin it out with some water.

What Curry Powder to Use - personally, I recommend using the Betapac Limited Curry Powder or the Montego Jamaican Style Mild or Spicy Curry Powder. However, any caribbean curry will work well here.

See notes sections above for additional recipe notes and tips.

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