Shrimp Fritters (Accra)

• 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

Ingredients for 9 servings (670 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine green pepper, spring onions, onions, and scotch bonnet in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients except water, and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Stir in enough water to make a soft mixture using a spoon. Beat mixture until is smooth.

4. 4

   Using a pan or deep fryer, drop spoonfuls in to hot oil, and fry until all sides are brown.

   Stovetop