BACALAITOS (SALT CODFISH FRITTERS)

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BACALAITOS (SALT CODFISH FRITTERS)

BACALAITOS (SALT CODFISH FRITTERS). Alimento Base: Cod, Combine the bacalao, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, garlic, recaito, and bell pepper in a bowl. Add the water and mix well. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat the oil in...
Tiempo de preparación 25 minutos
Tiempo Total 25 minutos
Raciones: 4 comensales
Plato: Cod
Cocina: Puerto Rico

Ingredientes
  

  • 1/2 pound salt bacalao cod, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basic recaito
  • 1/2 yellow and 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups corn oil

Method
 

  1. Preparation
  2. Combine the bacalao, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, garlic, recaito, and bell pepper in a bowl. Add the water and mix well. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot but not smoking. Drop the batter by spoonfuls and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Keep the fritters warm in a low oven until you finish frying.