Fish Cakes aka fritters

Salt fish fritters is one of those things, as far as I know, any Jamaican will eat by itself for a meal or even with a larger meal be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are just tasty savoury morsels that will have you licking all 10 fingers so as not to miss a greasy crumb.

Well clearly these fish cakes are NOT the classic Jamaican 'Stamp and Go'. For one, there is no oil, in which they will be emerged, nor is there any flour. It is a 'healthier' version of a classic with additional variations if this one does not appeal to you.

What you'll need:

1/2lb salt fish (soaked/boiled, cooled, flaked and seasoned)
1/2 cup steamed callaloo
1/3 cup chopped onions (red & yellow)
2tsp fresh thyme
1tsp scotch bonnet pepper
1 egg beaten
1 cup mashed sweet potato (optional)
1/3 cup ground oatmeal (flour consistency)
cooking spray

Instructions:

combine all ingredients except oatmeal. heat skillet/frying pan and coat with cooking spray. use spoon or hands to form mixture into balls, flatten and coat with oatmeal flour (lightly). place in greased skillet/pan, cooking until golden brown on one side, then flip unto other side until done. Remove from skillet and place on paper towel.