Accra (Salt Cakes) Recipe

Accra (Salt Cakes) Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tsps of active yeast (dry)
1/2 c of water (warm)
1/2 lb of cod (salt, boneless)
1 c of flour (all-purpose)
1 tsp of sugar (granulated)
1/4 c of onions; chopped finely
1 pc of garlic clove; chopped finely
1 Tbsp of hot pepper; seeded and chopped finely
1 Tbsp of chives (fresh); chopped finely
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Vegetable oil

Instructions:

Dissolve yeast with (warm) water; let it stand at about 10 mins. Pour (boiling) water above the cod and let it cool. Wash with (cold) water then remove the skins and the bones. Shred them and mix together with sugar, flour, onions, peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and chives.

Add the dissolved yeast then beat thoroughly till smooth. Let it rise at about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Scoop a spoonful onto heated oil, 370 degrees F, then fry till golden. Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.

Makes 24 pcs. of cakes

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