Ngephe Gyaw

Description
Ngephe Gyaw (Fish Fritters) is a delicious and flavorful appetizer to complement any meal.



Ingredients

 * 450 g (1 lb) featherback fish, or cod, kingfish or flounder
 * 1 clove garlic
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
 * water to moisten fingers
 * 250 ml (1 cup) oil for deep frying

Directions
Fillet the fish and flake the flesh then put in a mortar. Put in garlic and ginger and pound the mixture to a paste. Add in the turmeric, salt and chili flakes. Pound for 10-12 minutes. Moist your hands with water and scoop some of the pasty mixture and flatten it on your palm until it resembles a cookie. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the fish fritters for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain excess oil in absorbent paper before serving.