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    Haitian Food » Haitian Marinade

    Haitian Marinade

    Posted On April 21, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated December 11, 2021 14 Comments

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    Don’t let the name Haitian Marinade fool you, this delicious Haitian recipe is not a sauce or seasoning but crispy, deep fried fritters (often with a juicy, savory filling).

    • Marinade open on wooden cutting board

    This mouth-watering recipe is a staple at any Haitian’s first communion, but can be served on any day of the year as a crunchy snack or appetizer. 

     

    You won’t need to source any special ingredients, as Haitian Marinade are mostly comprised of store cupboard staples.

    Then, all it takes is a quick mix and a few minutes of frying and these hot, tasty morsels will be ready to serve.

    Herbs And Seasoning

    A simple combination of fresh parsley or parsley flakes, salt and pepper adds the flavor that runs through the batter mix, ensuring you get a delicious herby taste with every bite. For an extra kick, you can also add in some fresh habanero chili at this stage.

    To make sure it is spread evenly throughout, you may want to blend the herbs and seasoning together with a bit of water until it reaches a smooth consistency.

    However, if you don’t have a blender, simply chop everything up as finely as you can.

    Batter

    • flour in white bowl with seasoning

    Haitian Marinade use a basic batter mix of flour, baking powder, salt and water to which you’ll add your herbs and seasoning.

    To make sure your marinade puff up nicely, you will want to give the batter a good mix to make sure all the ingredients are distributed evenly, stopping once everything is nicely combined. The mix should be close to the consistency of a thick pancake batter when you are ready to cook.

    Tips For Frying Haitian Marinade

    The key to deep frying anything properly is to make sure that your oil is hot enough before you start to cook.

    • Haitian Marinade in paper towel bowl

    If it is not hot enough, your food will simply absorb the oil and you’ll end up with something soggy and greasy instead of golden and crispy. 

    To tell if your oil is hot enough, dip the end of a wooden spoon into it. If the oil starts to bubble steadily, it is good to go.

    • multiple Overhead view of marinade with tomatoes and green onions

    Alternatively, you can simply add a tiny amount of batter into the oil and see how it reacts. Another tip is to not overcrowd you pan.

    If you add too much in to fry at the same time, this will bring down the temperature of your oil and also give you a greasy end result.

    • Haitian Marinade in paper towel bowl

    Finally, you don’t want to make your balls of batter too big when you put them in the oil. This may cause the middle to be uncooked even if the outside looks done to perfection.

    What To Serve With Haitian Marinade

    Usually eaten on their own, Haitian Marinade can also be made into a meal served alongside a fresh green salad that will provide the perfect balance to the crispy batter.

    • multiple marinade with tomatoes and green onions

    You could also try it with some other classic Haitian side dishes like spicy coleslaw, rice and beans, or for a real treat, some yuca fries, or with this air fryer plantain.

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    Haitian Marinade Recipe

    Savory Thoughts
    Haitian Marinade is a mouth-watering recipe that's a staple at any Haitian’s first communion, but can be served on any day of the year as a crunchy snack or appetizer. 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Haitian
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 Tbsp. Parsley Flakes Or 2 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley
    • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
    • ½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
    • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Quart Vegetable Oil For Frying

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the vegetable oil to 350°
      In a large bowl, mix together the flour, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, olive oil, baking powder.
      Then slowly add the water in small quantities. Mix the dough in between each addition.
      flour in white bowl with seasoning
    • Using a cookie scoop (or a small ice cream scoop), add 3-5 scoops of dough into the hot oil.
      Cook for 5-7 minutes (or longer if needed and depending on the size) until golden brown. Work in batches.
      Once the fritters are complete. Transfer the fritters into a paper toweled plate. Repeat the next batch until completed.
      Serve warm as a side or appetizer and enjoy.
      fritters in hot oil deep frying pan

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    *** Calories are estimated Per Serving
    **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6PeopleCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 270mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mg
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    Comments

    1. Liz

      September 08, 2022 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Wow these were delicious! Mine turned out crispy because I was able to monitor the temperature of the oil with a candy thermometer that I had and even my kids loved them and enjoyed a yummy afternoon snack.

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      • Mirlene

        September 15, 2022 at 12:39 am

        Thank you, Liz

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    2. MJ

      September 08, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this with a salad for lunch. So tasty and easy to make!

      Reply
    3. Qashang

      September 08, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy snack! I love how soft and melt-in-the-mouth they were from the inside.

      Reply
    4. Beth

      April 23, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious crispy on the outside and so pillowy inside! Thanks!

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      • Mirlene

        April 24, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        Thank you, Beth!

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      • Farah Nicolas

        May 04, 2021 at 9:36 am

        Well done!

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    5. Emily Flint

      April 23, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      You were right, these were the perfect crunchy snack! I’m going to make these again for my next party!

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      • Mirlene

        April 24, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        Thank you, Emily!

        Reply
      • Holley

        September 08, 2022 at 6:49 pm

        5 stars
        What a fun and delicious recipe! Also great for parties and game day!!

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    6. Tawnie Kroll

      April 23, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      First time making this and loved it! Thank you so much!

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      • Mirlene

        April 24, 2021 at 12:13 pm

        So glad to hear that. Thanks, Tawnie.

        Reply
    7. rebecca

      April 23, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy these are! and thanks for the great idea to use a scoop, that made it so much easier

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 23, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        Thank you, Rebecca!

        Reply

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