Bacalaitos - Fried Codfish Fritters 2

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

• 1.

  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).

• 2.

  Drain, rinse with cold water several times.

• 3.

  In a saucepan, cover codfish with water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

• 4.

  Cool, remove skin and bones.

• 5.

  Shred the fish.

• 6.

  In a bowl make a batter by whisking together the flour, baking powder, adobo and water.

• 7.

  When smooth, mix in garlic, cilantro and shredded fish.

• 8.

  Check for seasoning, if necessary add some more pepper or the adobo with pepper.

• 9.

  In a skillet, heat 1/4" of oil on medium heat.

• 10.

  Drop the batter by spoonsful into hot oil and cook until golden brown.

• 11.

  Drain on paper towel.

• 12.

  Enjoy!

• 13.

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