Accras (Cod Fritters) Recipe

Name: Accras (Cod Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 lb salt cod fish, soaked in cold water for 1/2 hour, rinsed 3 times, and shredded (or substitute any cooked, flaky white fish); 1 medium onion, minced; 2 seasoning bell peppers, seeds and stems removed, minced (or substitute Yellow Wax Hots); 1/2 congo habanero pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced (Habanero); 1/2 cup minced green onion; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or substitute 2 teaspoons dried thyme); 1 egg, beaten; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb salt cod fish, soaked in cold water for 1/2 hour, rinsed 3 times, and shredded (or substitute any cooked, flaky white fish)
1 medium onion, minced
2 seasoning bell peppers, seeds and stems removed, minced (or substitute Yellow Wax Hots)
1/2 congo habanero pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced (Habanero)
1/2 cup minced green onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or substitute 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
1 egg, beaten
oil (for frying)

1
Add the yeast to the water, add the sugar, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
2
Blend together the flour, baking powder, and black pepper.
3
Add the yeast mixture and the milk and beat with a whisk to make a smooth batter.
4
Add the salt cod and continue to beat briskly.
5
Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and again beat briskly.
6
Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least an hour and preferably 2.
7
Heat the oil and drop the batter a tablespoon at a time into it. Fry until golden brown, remove, and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup sifted flour, and more.

Yes, Accras (Cod Fritters) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Accras (Cod Fritters)

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