Virgin Islands Johnnycakes and Saltfish with Avocado
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Ingredients
- 300 g salt cod (saltfish)
- 250 g self-raising flour
- 2 avocado
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 150 ml sunflower oil, for frying
Method
- 1
Soak the salt cod overnight in cold water, changing the water once or twice, then drain and flake into pieces.
- 2
Mix the self-raising flour with a pinch of salt and enough water to make a soft dough. Divide into 6 rounds and fry in the sunflower oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until puffed and golden, to make the johnnycakes.
- 3
Fry the sliced onion in a little oil for 5 minutes, then add the flaked salt cod and chopped tomatoes, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Slice the avocado.
- 5
Serve the johnnycakes with the saltfish and sliced avocado.
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