Salt Cod Fish Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb salt cod fish
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 cup water
2 stalks scallions, chopped
1/2 habanero pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
oil, enough (for frying)

Preparation

Soak the cod fish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the saltiness and hardness of the fish.
Drain, rinse and place in a small saucepan. Pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5 minutes.
Drain. Remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
Add the garlic, scallion, pepper (very hot use according to taste), water and canola oil and mix to a smooth batter. Add the shredded fish and mix well.
Heat oil to 370F in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan. Fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels, keep warm and serve hot as hors-oeuvres.