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Salt Fish and Bake

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/salt-fish-bake/

Ingredients

The Bake

  • 3 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons shortening or butter
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup water or more

The Salt Fish Filling

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • ½ pound salt fish
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1-2 pieces green onions, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons parsley
  • 2-3 pieces tomatoes, diced
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce or pepper, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon bouillon powder, optional

Instructions

  1. Soak the salt fish in water overnight or for several days, changing the water multiple times.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, thyme, and paprika for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes, then mix in hot pepper and white pepper.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, adding water as needed, then add the salt fish and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool; this can be prepared a day in advance.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; then add shortening or butter.
  7. Stir in water until the mixture holds together, then knead for about a minute and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Divide the dough into 10-12 pieces and flatten each to ½ inch thick, or roll out and cut into desired shapes.
  9. Heat oil in a saucepan to 350°F and fry the dough pieces until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. Remove and drain on paper towels, then split in half and fill with the salt fish mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 - 8
Calories
376
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
56g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
537mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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