Saltfish Balls Recipes

SALTFISH BALLS

Steps:

• Wash the saltfish and put into a pan with water, allowing it to cover the fish.
• Leave to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Discard the cooking water.
• Now place cold water on the saltfish and let it stand for 15 minutes, allowing the fish to cool down.
• When the fish is cool, discard this water as well and debone the fish.
• Flake the fish and put it into a deep mixing bowl.
• Add the curry powder, onion, flour and pepper to season. Adjust to your taste if desired.
• Mix it all together, adding water to create a thickish consistency.
• Heat the frying oil in a deep pan.
• When the oil is hot take a tablespoon, scoop up the mixture and drop it slowly into the hot oil.
• Allow each tablespoonful of mixture to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until each ball is golden brown.
• Serve with white rice, spinach or calalloo, or any vegetable of your choice.

SALMON BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix cream cheese, onion, horseradish, salt and lemon juice. Mix in the salmon, distributing it evenly throughout. Form mixture into a ball and roll in the parsley. Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator until serving.