Cookbook:Nigerian Fish Cake (Flour-Based)

Nigerian Fish Cake (Flour-Based)
Category	Nigerian recipes
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Ingredients

• Cod fish
• Salt
• White granulated sugar
• Black pepper
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Yeast
• Onion
• Fresh bell pepper
• Vegetable oil

Procedure

1. Wash the fish and season with salt. Fry in hot oil until cooked through. Remove from the oil and cool.
2. De-bone the fish and flake the flesh. Set aside.
3. Combine the sugar, salt, black pepper, flour, baking powder, and yeast in a bowl.
4. Blend the onion and fresh pepper into a purée, and stir into the flour mixture.
5. Gradually mix warm water into your dough until you get a thick batter. Cover and set aside for 15–20 minutes.
6. Mix the flaked fish into the batter.
7. Heat the oil in a pan. Spoon small portions of batter into the oil, and fry them until browned on both sides. Remove and drain any excess oil.
8. Serve with pap, custard, or bread.