Accra (saltfish cakes)

Accra (saltfish cakes)
Main Ingredient: Various Seafood

Course: Appetizers Pastry Cakes

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Accra (saltfish cakes) ingredients

  • 2 t Active-Dry yeast
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Water, warm
  • 2483527⁄624973141 lb Codfish, salt, boneless
  • 1 c flour, all-purpose
  • 1 t Sugar, granulated
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Onions, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 T Pepper, hot, seeded, chopped fine
  • 1 T Chives, chopped fine
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper, black, to taste
  • Oil, vegetable

Cooking Accra (saltfish cakes)

1. Sprinkle the yeast on warm water and stand for 10 minutes.
2. Pour boiling water over codfish, allow to cool.
3. Rinse in cold water, remove skin and bones, and shred fish very fine.
4. Mixi fish with flour, sugar, onions, garlic, peppers, chives, salt and generous amount of pepper.
5. Add yeast and beat until smooth.
6. Allow to rise for 1 ½-2 hours in warm, draft-free place.
7. Drop by tablespoon into hot oil (370°F) and fry until golden brown.