Stamp and Go
Jamaican fritter
Stamp and Go or saltfish fritter is a traditional fish fritter made with saltfish in Jamaican cuisine. It is typically eaten as a Jamaican breakfast, appetizer, snack or side dish. It is considered one of the island's original fast foods.
History
Origin
Stamp and Go (saltfish fritter) is a Creole dish with Spanish and Portuguese roots, which originated in Jamaica. Saltfish (bacalao in Spanish or bacalhau in Portuguese), which has been a staple in Spanish and Portuguese cuisines for centuries, was introduced to the island as an affordable source of protein and a Lenten and Easter dish during the colonial era. Stamp and Go is a variation of buñuelos de bacalao from Spain and bolinhos/pastéis de bacalhau from Portugal. Other similar dishes can be found throughout the Greater Antilles and Latin America.
Etymology
The unusual name is believed to have derived from the 18th-century British sailing ships, whereby if an officer wanted something to be done in a hurry the order was "Stamp and Go!".
Description
Stamp and Go is a savory dish, but can be made spicy. The exterior of the fritter should be crispy with a soft and chewy interior.
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