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Bajan Fish Cakes πŸ‡§πŸ‡§

Featured Bites β€’ Crispy β€’ Golden β€’ Authentic Bajan Flavour

Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy inside β€” these are the salt fish cakes I grew up on in Barbados. Golden, peppery, and dangerously easy to eat by the dozen.

Prep
20 minutes (+ overnight soak)
Cook
3–5 minutes per batch
Serves
About 24 fish cakes
Bajan Fish Cakes πŸ‡§πŸ‡§
$3.99 CAD
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Straight from the pass

Golden Bajan fish cakes draining in a colander
Close-up of crispy Bajan fish cakes
Chef Shae holding a golden Bajan fish cake
Fresh batch of Bajan fish cakes on paper towel
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What you'll learn

  • How to properly soak and flake saltfish so it's seasoned, never salty
  • The exact batter consistency for a crisp shell and fluffy centre
  • Scotch bonnet and herb balance for authentic Bajan flavour
  • Frying temperature and timing for deep golden fish cakes every time
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Golden, crispy Barbadian saltfish cakes β€” the island street-food classic, done Chef Shae's way.

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Crispy golden crust of a Bajan fish cake
Single Bajan fish cake held in a black glove
Bajan fish cakes fresh out of the fryer
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Golden, crispy Barbadian saltfish cakes β€” the island street-food classic, done Chef Shae's way.

$3.99 CADCAD Β· one-time
Buy Recipe β€” $3.99 CAD

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