Bajan Fish Cakes — Print Recipe

Golden fried fritters made from salted cod blended with herbs, onion, and Scotch bonnet pepper, crispy outside and fluffy inside.

Ingredients

1 Soak salt cod overnight in cold water, changing water twice. Drain and flake finely, removing any bones.
2 Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add flaked fish, onion, chive, thyme, garlic, and Scotch bonnet.
3 Add water gradually, stirring to form a thick batter that holds its shape on a spoon.
4 Heat oil to 180C. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about three minutes per side.
5 Drain on paper towels and serve hot with pepper sauce on the side.

Did You Know?

Fish cakes are the unofficial national snack of Barbados and are paired with bread for the classic Bajan "bread and two" breakfast.