Recipe: The Hideaway's Cod Fritters (using dried cod)

COD FRITTERS
"This classic dish, also known as Accra, is served at a number of restaurants on the island and is a favorite at The Hideaway."


10 ounces dried cod
1 onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 small chili peppers, minced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
1 1/3 cups flour
3 eggs
2 packages active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons total)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Corn oil (for frying)

Soak the cod for 24 hours, changing the water 2 to 3 times.

Chop the cod and puree with the onion, garlic, chili pepper and chives.

Dilute the yeast in the vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add to the pureed cod mixture. Add the eggs and slowly add in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time until you achieve a thick paste.

Heat the corn oil to 160 degrees F.

Dip 1 tablespoon of the cod mixture into the oil at a time and fry for 5 minutes, until golden brown.

From The Hideaway

Makes 4 servings
Source: Paradise Found: The people, restaurants and recipes of St. Barth lemy by Robert Brooks