Saltfish Balls

Ingredients

• 1 lb saltfish like cod (deboned fish will speed up your prep)
• 6 ounces self-rising flour
• 1 ounce mild curry powder
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 pint water
• pepper, to taste
• oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the saltfish and put into a pan with water, allowing it to cover the fish.

2. 2

   Leave to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

3. 3

   Discard the cooking water.

4. 4

   Now place cold water on the saltfish and let it stand for 15 minutes, allowing the fish to cool down.

5. 5

   When the fish is cool, discard this water as well and debone the fish.

6. 6

   Flake the fish and put it into a deep mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Add the curry powder, onion, flour and pepper to season. Adjust to your taste if desired.

8. 8

   Mix it all together, adding water to create a thickish consistency.

9. 9

   Heat the frying oil in a deep pan.

10. 10

    When the oil is hot take a tablespoon, scoop up the mixture and drop it slowly into the hot oil.

11. 11

    Allow each tablespoonful of mixture to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until each ball is golden brown.

12. 12

    Serve with white rice, spinach or calalloo, or any vegetable of your choice.