Ingredients

1/2 pound skinless boneless salt cod, cut into 2-inch pieces and rinsed

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup milk

1 large egg

3/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder

a rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2 garlic cloves, minced

a 4-inch-long fresh hot red or green chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)

3 scallions, chopped fine

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander if desired

vegetable oil for deep-frying

sauce chien as an accompaniment (Caribbean Spicy Dipping Sauce)

For the sauce chien:

• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Scotch bonnet or habañero chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves), or 1 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce*
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 7/8 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetables oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, or to taste, plus a coriander sprigs for garnish if desired

Description

(Salt Cod Fritters)

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