Ackee Fritters

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Ackee fritters are a popular Jamaican dish made with ackee, a tropical fruit native to West Africa. The fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a savory flavor that pairs well with a variety of sauces and dips. They are often served as an appetizer or snack, but can also be enjoyed as a main course. The recipe for ackee fritters has been passed down through generations and is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

14.12 oz

ackee

7.06 oz

all-purpose flour

1.77 oz

scallions

1.77 oz

onion

1.77 oz

bell pepper

0.18 oz

Thyme

0.18 oz

salt

0.07 oz

black pepper

6.76 fl oz

vegetable oil

Directions

Preparation

Step 1

Drain and rinse the ackee.

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Cutting

Step 2

Chop the scallions, onion, and bell pepper.

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Mixing

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the ackee, chopped vegetables, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

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Stirring

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the ackee mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.

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Heating

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

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Frying

Step 6

Drop spoonfuls of the ackee batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

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Draining

Step 7

Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (56%)
Protein (8%)
Fat (36%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
5 g (20 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
35 g (140 kcal)

kcal
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Calories 11.025 kcal 0.55%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0882 g 0.08%
Fat 0.441 g 0.32%
Carbohydrates 1.5435 g 0.31%
Sodium 8.82 mg 1.76%
Fibers 0.2205 g 0.58%
Sugars 0.0882 g 0%
Protein 0.2205 g 0.26%
Vitamin C 1.323 mg 1.47%
Calcium 0.0882 mg 0.02%
Iron 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Potassium 13.23 mg 2.65%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.0882 mg 0.59%
Zinc 0.0441 mg 0.01%
Selenium 0.441 mcg 0.09%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

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Meal Type Lunch Snack Supper
Difficulty Level Easy

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