BACALAITOS (COD FRITTERS)
One of Puerto Rico's signature dishes. It can be main, side dish or just an appetizer. The Cod is finely chopped, therefore, the flavor is not so strong. Very high in calories but worth having at least two once a year!
Provided by l0ve2c00k
Categories Puerto Rican
Time 40m
Yield 12 bacalaitos
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 85.3, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.2, Protein 2.5
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Namgisboy360 Alfred
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bacalaitos are a new family favorite.
Rosyshah Sudi
[email protected]These bacalaitos are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, crispy, and filling.
Brett Knudsen
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of cod, but these fritters changed my mind. They're so flavorful and delicious.
Hakar Vai
[email protected]These cod fritters are a great way to use up leftover cod. They're also a great appetizer or snack.
Ricarte Soler
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bacalaitos are always crispy and delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Mike Palmer
[email protected]These fritters were so good! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.
Chace Bohli
[email protected]I made these bacalaitos for my husband and he devoured them. He said they were the best fritters he's ever had.
Ahsan Hanif
[email protected]These cod fritters were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them! They were the perfect appetizer or snack.
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[email protected]I've never had bacalaitos before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so easy to make and they turned out so well. My family loved them!
Koral Baloch
[email protected]These bacalaitos were absolutely delicious! The cod was perfectly flaky and the fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.