Gambian Mackerel & Potato Croquettes with Hot Pepper Sauce
Chef Iti
Gambian Mackerel & Potato Croquettes are crispy, flavourful, and paired perfectly with a spicy hot pepper sauce. Whether you’re making them for Ramadan, a special gathering, or just a quick snack, this recipe delivers on taste and texture.
If you love crispy, golden bites with a spicy kick, these Gambian Mackerel & Potato Croquettes are a must-try! They combine flaky mackerel, creamy mashed potatoes, and bold West African spices, all fried to perfection. Served with a fiery hot pepper sauce, this dish is perfect as an appetiser, side, or savoury snack. Whether you’re preparing for Iftar during Ramadan, looking for a quick seafood dish, or just want to explore authentic Gambian recipes, this easy and budget-friendly croquette recipe will be a new favourite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crispy & Flavourful: Golden-fried croquettes with a tender, well-seasoned filling.
Easy & Budget-Friendly: Uses simple ingredients like potatoes, canned or fresh mackerel, and pantry spices.
Authentic Gambian Heat: The hot pepper sauce adds a bold, spicy kick.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Great as a snack, appetiser, or a side dish for West African meals.
The perfect appetiser | Gambian Mackerel & Potato Croquettes
Chef Iti
16 Courgettes
25 minutes
10 minutes
194
Gambian
Appetisers
If you love crispy, golden bites with a spicy kick, these Gambian Mackerel & Potato Croquettes are a must-try! They combine flaky mackerel, creamy mashed potatoes, and bold West African spices, all fried to perfection. Served with a fiery hot pepper sauce, this dish is perfect as an appetiser, side, or savoury snack. Whether you’re preparing for Iftar during Ramadan, looking for a quick seafood dish, or just want to explore authentic Gambian recipes, this easy and budget-friendly croquette recipe will be a new favourite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crispy & Flavourful: Golden-fried croquettes with a tender, well-seasoned filling.
Easy & Budget-Friendly: Uses simple ingredients like potatoes, canned or fresh mackerel, and pantry spices.
Authentic Gambian Heat: The hot pepper sauce adds a bold, spicy kick.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Great as a snack, appetiser, or a side dish for West African meals.
Ingredients
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2 Habaneros
3 cloves of garlic
4 small shallots
hand full of Parsley
Salt to taste
White pepper to taste
1 shrimp seasoning cube
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1 Whole Mackerel
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1 cup of all purpose flour
3 potatoes
3 eggs
Neutral oil for frying
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½ Scotch bonnet pepper (or adjust to taste)
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
Directions
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Add flat leaf parsley, green and red habanero, garlic, shallot, white pepper, salt and shrimp seasoning cube into a food processor of mortar. Crush until a paste is formed.
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Wash and thoroughly clean the whole mackerel. Remove innards and pat dry. Cut into four portion discarding the head. Stuff and season the mackerel with nokoss.
While the mackerel to marinates, peel and slice potatoes into disks and arrange them in a pan. Season the potatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the seasoned mackerel over the potatoes and drizzle of oil and ¼ cup of water. Cover with a tight lid and steam for 10 minutes.
Remove the mackerel after the first 10 minutes of steaming. Steaming the potatoes for a further 10 minutes until fork tender.
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Shred the cooked mackerel with a fork and remove any bones.
Pass the potatoes through and potato ricer or by using a potato masher. Mix the mackerel with the mashed potatoes until well incorporated.
Grab a portion of the potato mixture and shape into a croquettes or patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For a crumbing station. In one bowl add eggs and whisk, in another flour and lastly the breadcrumbs .
Coat the croquette in flour then dip in egg wash before finally coating it with breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the croquettes for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Blend Scotch bonnet peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
Heat oil in a pan and cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
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- Serve these crispy croquettes hot with spicy pepper sauce on the side.
