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Accras

Name: Accras
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: saint-martinoise
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 0.5 lb salt cod, flaked and desalted; 1 medium onion, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp baking powder; oil for frying as needed vegetable oil

Crispy fritters made with salt cod or vegetables, popular street food.

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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About This Recipe

Accras are golden, bite-sized fritters bursting with flavor. These beloved Caribbean street snacks can be made with salt cod, shrimp, or vegetables, served hot with spicy sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 cupflour
0.5 lbsalt cod, flaked and desalted
1 mediumonion, finely minced
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tspbaking powder
oil for frying as neededvegetable oil

Instructions

1
Prepare cod
Soak salt cod for 2 hours, drain and flake. Mix with minced onion and garlic.
2
Make batter
Combine flour, baking powder, and water to form a thick batter. Fold in cod mixture.
3
Fry fritters
Heat oil to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4
Drain and serve
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with hot sauce.

Pro Tips

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Oil temperature is crucial—use a thermometer
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Don't overmix the batter or fritters will be tough
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Serve immediately for best texture

Variations

•
Use shrimp instead of salt cod
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Make vegetable accras with corn and peppers
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Add fresh herbs like cilantro

Storage

Best served fresh; store 1 day in airtight container

History & Origin

Accras are a fusion dish reflecting African culinary traditions brought to the Caribbean islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake accras instead of frying?

Yes, but they won't be as crispy. Brush lightly with oil and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 4 servings total

Calories320kcal

Protein28g

Carbohydrates22g

Fat14g

Fiber1g

Protein28g

Carbs22g

Fat14g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Total time40 min

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Instructions

Prepare cod

Soak salt cod for 2 hours, drain and flake. Mix with minced onion and garlic.

Make batter

Combine flour, baking powder, and water to form a thick batter. Fold in cod mixture.

Fry fritters

Heat oil to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Drain and serve

Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with hot sauce.