Best Bacalaitos Codfish Fritters Recipes

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Provided by Manami

Time 45m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb salt cod fish
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning, with pepper (Goya)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons cilantro
oil (for frying)

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 1089.2, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.2, Protein 10.4

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Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 30 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound salted cod, soaked overnight in 3 cups of milk
4 1/2 cups water
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 small onion, 1/2-inch dice
1 small sweet red pepper, 1/2-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
Oil, for frying

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.

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Provided by Ana Santiago

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb dry salted codfish (rinse off salt then put in container with warm water for 1 hour)
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 c water
good shake of dried parsley
oil for frying

Steps:

1. In a bowl put the flour, baking powder, pepper and parsley
2. Strain the codfish that's been soaking and flake with your hands (or a fork)
3. Slowly whisk water into dry ingredients to make a batter
4. Add codfish to batter and stir with spatula, scraping bowl as you stir
5. Fry by 1/4 or 1/2 cupfuls in hot oil (350 degrees) turning once until nice & golden (don't burn)
6. Strain on paper towels, serve immediately.