Salt Cod Fish Fritters

• 1/2 lb salt cod fish
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 cup water
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped
• 1/2 habanero pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• oil, enough (for frying)

1. Soak the cod fish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the saltiness and hardness of the fish.
2. Drain, rinse and place in a small saucepan. Pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5 minutes.
3. Drain. Remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.
4. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
5. Add the garlic, scallion, pepper (very hot use according to taste), water and canola oil and mix to a smooth batter. Add the shredded fish and mix well.
6. Heat oil to 370F in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan. Fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels, keep warm and serve hot as hors-oeuvres.

salt, flour, baking powder, garlic, water, stalks scallions, pepper, canola oil, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salt-cod-fish-fritters-207561 (may not work)