Barbadian Fish Cakes Recipe - Traditional Bajan Fish Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb salted cod (soaked overnight, drained, and flaked)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed for batter consistency)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (green onions)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely minced (use gloves!)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste, as cod is salty)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups, for shallow frying)