Saltfish Balls

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb saltfish like cod (deboned fish will speed up your prep)
  • 6 ounces self-rising flour
  • 1 ounce mild curry powder
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 pint water
  • pepper, to taste
  • oil (for deep frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash the saltfish and put into a pan with water, allowing it to cover the fish.
  2. 2
    Leave to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3
    Discard the cooking water.
  4. 4
    Now place cold water on the saltfish and let it stand for 15 minutes, allowing the fish to cool down.
  5. 5
    When the fish is cool, discard this water as well and debone the fish.
  6. 6
    Flake the fish and put it into a deep mixing bowl.
  7. 7
    Add the curry powder, onion, flour and pepper to season. Adjust to your taste if desired.
  8. 8
    Mix it all together, adding water to create a thickish consistency.
  9. 9
    Heat the frying oil in a deep pan.
  10. 10
    When the oil is hot take a tablespoon, scoop up the mixture and drop it slowly into the hot oil.
  11. 11
    Allow each tablespoonful of mixture to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until each ball is golden brown.
  12. 12
    Serve with white rice, spinach or calalloo, or any vegetable of your choice.

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