FISH FRITTERS

2 cups cooked fish
1 large onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
1 medium-sized green pepper, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
salt and pepper to taste
hot peppers to taste
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup water (approximately)
vegetable oil for deep-frying

Strip the fish into fine flakes and place into a medium-sized bowl. Add the diced onion, green pepper, salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

In a small dish, crush the hot peppers into the lime juice and add to the bowl.

Sift together the flour and baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. fold into the fish and mix with the water to make a firm batter.

Pour the oil into a deep-fat fryer or deep pot and preheat.

Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown.

Remove the fritters with a large slotted spoon; drain on a wire rack over paper towels.

Servings: 6-8