Codfish Fritters - {Bacalaitos}

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Salted cod - soaked overnight in
3 cups	711ml	Milk
4 1/2 cups	1066ml	Water
3 cups	711ml	Milk
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	Flour
1 teaspoon	5ml	Baking powder
1 teaspoon	5ml	Onion - cut 1/2" dice (small)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Sweet red pepper - cut 1/2" dice (small)
2		Garlic cloves - crushed
1/2		Cilantro - chopped
		Oil - for frying

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields 30 fritters.

Source:
MELTING POT with Alex Garcia - (Show # MP-1A30) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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