Salt Codfish Fritters

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This dish is known as Bacalaitos in Puerto Rican cuisine.

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1/2	pound	Salt codfish
2	cups	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
2	teaspoons	Baking Powder	Baking Powder Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.<br /> <br /> It's Read more...
1	clove	Garlic » crushed	Garlic Garlic is a mighty ingredient that adds depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're tossing it into a pasta sauce, roasting it to spread on bread, or using it Read more...
1	cup	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
1	tablespoon	Annatto Oil
1	part	Vegetable Oil » for frying	Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
2 Hours 30 Minutes	15 Minutes	2 hours 45 minutes

Directions:

Heat oil to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

1. Soak the codfish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the saltiness and hardness of the fish.

2. Drain, rinse and place in a small saucepan.

3. Pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5 minutes.

4. Drain.

5. Remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.

6. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.

7. Add the garlic, water and annatto oil and mix to a smooth batter.

8. Add the shredded fish and mix well.

9. Heat oil to 370°F in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan.

10. Fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.

11. Drain on paper towels.

12. Keep warm and serve hot as appetizers.

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Boris S. | April 19th, 2024

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Submitted by Boris S. | April 19th, 2024 See all of Boris S.'s Recipes.

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@Boris S. \| April 19th, 2024
This dish is known as Bacalaitos in Puerto Rican cuisine. I gave it a 5