Fish Cakes

Name: Fish Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 300g salt cod, soaked and flaked; 1.5 cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 2 stalks chive, chopped; Fresh thyme leaves; Black pepper; Water to make batter; Oil for deep frying

Fish Cake (FISH CAKE)

Salt Cod Fritters

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 242 kcal

Crispy, golden fritters of flaked salt cod mixed with herbs, onions, and hot pepper, deep-fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside, the ultimate Grenadian snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 22.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

deep fryer or heavy pot mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: platter with paper

Garnishes: lime wedges, pepper sauce

Accompaniments: rum punch, cold beer

Ingredients

300g salt cod, soaked and flaked
1.5 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 stalks chive, chopped
Fresh thyme leaves
Black pepper
Water to make batter
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1
Soak salt cod overnight, boil for fifteen minutes, then drain and flake finely, removing any bones.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and enough water to make a thick batter that drops from a spoon.
3
Add flaked fish, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet, chive, thyme, and black pepper. Mix well.
4
Heat oil to 175 degrees Celsius in a deep pot or fryer.
5
Drop tablespoons of the mixture into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about four minutes.
6
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with pepper sauce.

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Did You Know?

Fish cakes are the universal Grenadian party food, and no fete, beach lime, or gathering is complete without a platter of them.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep fryer or heavy pot
mixing bowl

Garnishing

lime wedges, pepper sauce

Accompaniments

rum punch, cold beer

The Story Behind Fish Cakes

Fish cakes evolved from the need to make salt cod, an imported preserved protein, stretch to feed many. Grenadian cooks developed the technique of mixing the flaked fish into a seasoned batter and frying it into portable, shareable fritters. The dish became essential street food and party fare, with every cook adding their own balance of herbs and heat. Fish cakes remain one of the most democratic foods in Grenada, enjoyed equally at humble rum shops and upscale restaurants.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack or party appetiser 📜 Origins: Colonial salt cod tradition

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