Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters) Recipe

Name: Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb cod; 3/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 1 garlic clove; 2 leaves culantro (cilantro); 1 (2 g) package sazon goya con culantro y achiote; pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/4 lb cod
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove
2 leaves culantro (cilantro)
1 (2 g) package sazon goya con culantro y achiote
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
Cut the cod fish in small chunks, place in a pot, cover with water and boil on high for 15 minutes.
2
Drain, debone, wash and shred.
3
In a bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
4
Make a little well in the center. Pour the water slowly and mix to make a thick like sauce.
5
Add the pepper and sazon and stir well.
6
In a mortar, crush the garlic and culantro leaves. Add to the mix.
7
Add the shredded bacalao and mix well.
8
In a frying pan, pre-heat the vegetable oil.
9
Fry the bacalaitos on high heat by dropping big spoonfuls in hot oil.
10
Turn as needed.
11
Bacalaitos are done when they are golden.
12
Drain in paper towels.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb cod, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/3 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)

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