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Salted Cod Fritter Recipes: Secrets and Variations

Salted Cod Fritter Recipes: Secrets and Variations

Discover the authentic recipe for cod fritters, crispy Caribbean snacks, with ingredients, detailed steps, and traditional variations for a successful appetizer.

Prep.
30 min
Cuisson
20 min
Total
50 min
Servings
4-6 personnes (30 accras)
Niveau
Moyen
Cuisine
Antilles françaises

Ingrédients

Ingrédients pâte

Préparation

  1. 1
    Faire dessaler la morue 12-24 heures dans l'eau froide, en changeant l'eau toutes les 6-8 heures.
  2. 2
    Émietter finement la morue dessalée après l'avoir effilochée avec les doigts.
  3. 3
    Préparer la pâte : mélanger farine, levure, œuf, eau tiède jusqu'à obtenir une consistance lisse.
  4. 4
    Ajouter la morue effilochée, l'ail et l'échalote hachés, le piment et les herbes.
  5. 5
    Laisser reposer la pâte 15 minutes. Elle doit être ni trop épaisse ni trop liquide.
  6. 6
    Faire chauffer l'huile à 180°C et déposer des cuillerées de pâte qui doivent gonfler et dorer en 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Égoutter sur papier absorbant et servir chaud avec une sauce chien ou aïoli au citron vert.
Pour aller plus loin : histoire, variantes, accompagnements et conseils

In brief

  • Cod Accras Recipes: a savoury Creole fritter
  • Origin: the West Indies (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana)
  • Essential ingredients: desalted cod, vegetables or shrimp, flour, onions, parsley, chives, garlic
  • Eaten on the go, in the street or as a snack.

Origins and cultural history of Cod Accras Recipes

Cod Accras Recipes has its roots in the West Indies. It is found mainly in Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.

Very present in the streets and markets, this dish symbolises the conviviality of the local street food.

What are the essential ingredients of Cod Accras Recipes

The preparation of Cod Accras Recipes relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.

  • desalted cod, vegetables or shrimp
  • flour
  • onions, parsley, chives
  • garlic
  • chilli
  • oil

What are the variants of Cod Accras Recipes

Cod Accras Recipes comes in several versions depending on the regions, families and occasions. Here are the best-known variants.

  • Cod accras : the emblematic version.
  • Vegetable accras : the vegetarian version.
  • Shrimp accras : the festive version.

Frequently asked questions about Cod Accras Recipes

How long does Cod Accras Recipes keep?

Cod Accras Recipes is best enjoyed the same day. It can be kept for 24 to 48 hours in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can Cod Accras Recipes be prepared in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the filling the day before and assemble at the last moment to preserve the crispiness.

Where can I find the ingredients for Cod Accras Recipes in France?

NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com.

Find them in the NKOSI shop

And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.

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