French cod dish "Accra" topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Cod:
- 225 g salted cod, separated into fibers
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs of parsley
- 1 stalk of green onions
- 2 chives
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 Jamaican Scotch Bonnet chili pepper
- Corn oil for deep frying (5cm)
Dough:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Preparation:
- For the dough, combine the flour and seasonings in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and beat in the eggs one at a time, whisking until the mixture forms a thick, smooth paste.
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let sit for 1-4 hours.
- For cooking fishPlace the cod, thyme, parsley, green onions, chives, allspice, and chili pepper in a food processor and process until a thick paste forms. Stir this paste into the dough.
- Heat corn oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet or deep fryer to 180-190°C (350-375°F), filling to a depth of 5 cm (2 inches). Drop batter pieces into the oil, teaspoonfuls at a time. Fry until the accras are light brown, turning once. When done, remove the accras with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
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