Acras de Morue

Directions

1. 1
   For the batter, mix the flour and the seasoning together in a medium-size bowl.
2. 2
   Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and break the eggs into the well 1 at a time while beating the mixture has become a thick, uniform paste.
3. 3
   Cover the bowl with a dampened cloth and allow it to rest for 1 to 4 hours.
4. 4
   For the fish, place the flaked codfish, thyme, parsley, scallion, chives, allspice, and chile in the bowl of a food processor and grind them together into a thick paste.
5. 5
   Fold this paste into the acras batter.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of corn oil to 350 to 375 degrees F in a heavy cast-iron pot or deep fryer.
7. 7
   Drop the acras into it by the teaspoonful.
8. 8
   Fry until they are light brown, turning once.
9. 9
   When done, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.