Saltfish Balls Food

SALTFISH BALLS

Steps:

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

JAMAICAN SALTFISH FRITTERS (STAMP AND GO)

Steps:

• Soak the cod in cold water overnight to rehydrate it and remove excess salt (or see Cook's Note).
• Remove any bones and skin. Flake and shred the fish into small pieces and set aside.
• Sift flour, baking powder, and pepper into a large bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, green onions, and flaked cod. Pour in 1/2 cup water and stir until everything is blended.
• Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the skillet. Fry on each side until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

SALT COD FISH BALLS

Steps:

• Soak cod fish in water, preferably overnight then boil for 1/2 hour. Meanwhile peel and dice potatoes; boil for 20 minutes. When cool mash coarsely.
• Drain, rinse fish under cold water and flake making sure to remove fine bones.
• Add butter, pepper and shredded fish to potatoes, mix well.
• Form mixture into light, feathery balls.
• Dip in beaten egg then breadcrumbs. Fry in deep oil in fryer basket until golden brown.
• Drain on absorbent paper and serve very hot with your favorite cocktail sauce.