Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)
One of Puerto Rico's signature dishes. It can be main, side dish or just an appetizer. The Cod is finely chopped, therefore, the flavor is not so strong. Very high in calories but worth having at least two once a year!
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READY IN: 40mins
YIELD: 12 bacalaitos
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4lb cod
- 3⁄4cup flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄3teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4cup water
- 2leaves culantro (cilantro)
- 1(2 g) package sazon goya con culantro y achiote
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- 1⁄2cup vegetable oil
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DIRECTIONS
- Cut the cod fish in small chunks, place in a pot, cover with water and boil on high for 15 minutes.
- Drain, debone, wash and shred.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
- Make a little well in the center. Pour the water slowly and mix to make a thick like sauce.
- Add the pepper and sazón and stir well.
- In a mortar, crush the garlic and culantro leaves. Add to the mix.
- Add the shredded bacalao and mix well.
- In a frying pan, pre-heat the vegetable oil.
- Fry the bacalaitos on high heat by dropping big spoonfuls in hot oil.
- Turn as needed.
- Bacalaitos are done when they are golden.
- Drain in paper towels.
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