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SALTFISH PATTY

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Servings 8 -10 Patties
Author Jehan Powell

Ingredients

  • 8 oz salt cod soaked overnight and flaked
  • 1/2 cup sweet peppers chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped hot pepper optional
  • 3 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • To make the dough mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Add margarine and rub in using your hands until it resembles a crumble. Add water and mix to form a dough then set aside.
  • To make the filling add oil to a pan and cook peppers, celery and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, thyme, oregano and tomato paste and cook for an additional minute or two.
  • Add flaked salt fish and cook for about 5 minutes. Add water, ketchup and hot pepper and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.
  • To make the patty divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll into an oblong shape and fill with a spoonful of saltfish filling leaving an inch border around the edges. Fold dough over filling to form an oblong shape and press the ends close with a fork.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Place on a plate lined with paper towel and allow to cool.
  • Serve warm.