Herbed Codfish Cakes

Name: Herbed Codfish Cakes
Ingredients: 3/4 LB dried salt cod; 1/2 CUP self-rising flour; 1/2 CUP all purpose flour; 1/2 TSP salt; 1/2 TSP ground black pepper; 1/4 TSP turmeric; 1 CUP finely chopped onion; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 CUP chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 TSP minced seeded deveined Scotch bonnet or habanero chile; 3/4 CUP whole milk; 1 large egg; Vegetable oil (for frying)

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Ingredients

3/4 LB dried salt cod
1/2 CUP self-rising flour
1/2 CUP all purpose flour
1/2 TSP salt
1/2 TSP ground black pepper
1/4 TSP turmeric
1 CUP finely chopped onion
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 CUP chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 TSP minced seeded deveined Scotch bonnet or habanero chile
3/4 CUP whole milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

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