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Nutritional Values

🔥280kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Accra

How to order / say it
Say it Accra — [ah-krah]
Order I'd like to try the Accra, please.
Locally Mwen anvi ese Accra, tanpri.
Say locally

Deep-fried fritters made with salted cod and spices.

Why try it?

Accra reflects the creative use of ingredients available to locals in Soufriere, highlighting the influence of the sea on local cuisine.

How it tastes

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these fritters are savory with a subtle spice and the distinctive taste of salted fish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Accra has its origins in West African cuisine, brought to the Caribbean by enslaved Africans. It became a staple in the mid-19th century as a way to preserve and flavor fish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 200 g salted cod
  • 🌾 150 g flour
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧂 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 🌾 1 tsp baking powder
  • 125 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Soak the salted cod overnight, then flake it.
  2. 2 Mix flaked cod with flour, onion, pepper, and baking powder.
  3. 3 Add water to form a thick batter.
  4. 4 Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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