Shrimp Fritters (Accra)

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) green pepper, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or other hot pepper, minced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) flour
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
  • ½ lb (~225 g) chopped shrimp
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) thyme
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) parsley
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil

Procedure

  1. Combine green pepper, spring onions, onions, and scotch bonnet in a bowl.
  2. Add remaining ingredients except water, and mix thoroughly.
  3. Stir in enough water to make a soft mixture using a spoon. Beat mixture until is smooth.
  4. Using a pan or deep fryer, drop spoonfuls in to hot oil, and fry until all sides are brown.