Saltfish Fritters

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded twice-boiled saltfish

1/2 onion, chopped

1 stalk scallion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

Chopped sweet peppers (three different colors, 1/3 of each)

1/3 chopped scotch bonnet (no seeds)

2 cups of water (more or less - pour a little at a time and work it in until the batter reaches desired consistency)

Vegetable oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

Scoop blobs of the batter into hot oil (medium-high heat), and fry about 6-8 minutes on each side until fritters are golden. Should make about 12 fritters.