Ackee Fritters

Ingredients

• 200 g Ackee (canned or fresh, drained)
• 100 g All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper (optional, finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Green onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Thyme (fresh or dried)
• 80 ml Water
• 200 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps

1. Put the ackee in a bowl and mash it gently.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, green onion and thyme, plus the Scotch bonnet if using.
3. Work in the water until a thick batter forms.
4. Warm the oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Spoon the batter into the oil and fry to a golden colour, allowing about 2-3 minutes for each side.
6. Let the fritters drain on paper towels and serve while warm.