Bacalaitos Fried Codfish Fritters Recipes

Steps:

• Soak codfish in cold water overnight in the refrigerator.(Change the water at least 3 times ~ have also heard that it is good when soaked in milk).
• Drain, rinse with cold water several times.
• In a saucepan, cover codfish with water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool, remove skin and bones.
• Shred the fish.
• In a bowl make a batter by whisking together the flour, baking powder, adobo and water.
• When smooth, mix in garlic, cilantro and shredded fish.
• Check for seasoning, if necessary add some more pepper or the adobo with pepper.
• In a skillet, heat 1/4" of oil on medium heat.
• Drop the batter by spoonsful into hot oil and cook until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Drain salted cod. Boil fish in 3 cups of the water and the milk until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove cooked fish from liquid, shred and set aside to cool. Make a batter with the flour, baking powder and remaining water. Add cod, onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro. Deep fry spoonfuls of the batter in oil heated to 350 degrees until golden.

Steps:

• 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.