Our favourite Jamaican snack saltfish fritters

Ingredients served 3 to 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup(s) counter flour
8 ounce(s) saltfish, soaked, deboned and flaked
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk(s) spring onion , chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, deseed, finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) Vegetable Oil

Directions:

In a large bowl place counter flour, flaked saltfish, chopped onion, spring onion and diced tomatoes and mix well.
Gradually add water to make a smooth batter. Batter should be thick and of a dropping consistency.
Season with salt (optional), black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper.
In a large skillet heat Vegetable Oil, drop batter by tablespoons full into hot oil and fry until brown on one side, turn and continue frying until done.
Drain on paper towel. Serve hot

Method Note: Saltfish may be soaked overnight or boiled for 30 minutes.