Barbados Fish Cakes

Ingredients

• 250g 250g salt cod
• 2 mittelgroße 2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 EL 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (or to taste)
• 1/2 Teelöffel 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1 egg
• 2 EL 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Pflanzenöl Vegetable oil for frying
• Salz und schwarzer Pfeffer Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Soak the salt cod in cold water overnight, changing the water several times to remove salt. Drain and boil until tender. Let cool and flake.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flaked cod, mashed potatoes, onion, parsley, Scotch Bonnet pepper, and thyme.
3. Add the egg and flour and mix well until a pliable mixture forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Form the mixture into small, flat patties.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, often with a spicy dipping sauce.

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