Accras (Cod Fritters)

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)

Directions

1. 1

   Add the yeast to the water, add the sugar, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Blend together the flour, baking powder, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture and the milk and beat with a whisk to make a smooth batter.

4. 4

   Add the salt cod and continue to beat briskly.

5. 5

   Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and again beat briskly.

6. 6

   Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least an hour and preferably 2.

7. 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.