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Accra (Saltfish Cakes) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

?Saltfish cakes are a traditional dish from Ghana that is typically made with saltfish, cassava flour, and spices. The cakes are usually fried or grilled, and served with a dipping sauce.

 2 ts Active dry yeast
 ½ c Water; warm
 ½ lb Codfish, salt, boneless
 1 c Flour, all-purpose
 1 ts Sugar, granulated
 ¼ c Onions; finely chopped
 1 Garlic cloves; chopped fine
 1 tb Pepper, hot; seeded, chopped
 1 tb Chives; chopped fine
 to taste
 black; to taste
 vegetable
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Sprinkle the yeast on warm water and stand for 10 minutes. Pour boiling water over codfish, allow to cool. Rinse in cold water, remove skin and bones, and shred fish very fine. Mix fish with flour, sugar, onions, garlic, peppers, chives, salt and generous amount of pepper. Add yeast and beat until smooth. Allow to rise for 1 1/2-2 hours in warm, draft-free place. Drop by tablespoon into hot oil (370F) and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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Per cake: 50 calories, 6.5 g. protein, 4.5 g. carbohydrates, 2.6 g. fat, 14 mg. cholesterol, 650 mg. sodium (assumes no additional salt). Calories from fat 47%