Grenadian Accra

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb boneless salted cod
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup water
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Before you cook

• Soak the salted cod in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight, changing the water twice.
• Drain the cod, then simmer it in fresh water for 10 minutes and flake it into small pieces, discarding any skin or bones.
• Finely chop the onion, garlic, scallion and pepper.

Steps

1. Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
2. Stir in the flaked cod, onion, garlic, scallion, thyme and Scotch bonnet.
3. Add the black pepper.
4. Pour in the water and stir until a thick, scoopable batter forms.
5. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
6. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to a depth of 2 inches.
7. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
8. Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, a few at a time.
9. Fry for 2 minutes on the first side until golden.
10. Flip and fry for 2 more minutes until golden all over and cooked through.
11. Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
12. Repeat with the remaining batter.
13. Serve hot with pepper sauce on the side.