Bacalaitos (Salt Codfish Fritters)

Title:
Bacalaitos (Salt Codfish Fritters)

Yield:
60 Fritters

Categories:
Appetizers,
Puerto
rico,
Fish




Ingredients:





   1/2 lb Codfish, salt


     2 c  Flour, all-purpose


     2 ts Baking powder


     1 lg Garlic cloves; crushed


     1 c  Water


     1 tb Annatto oil


          Oil, vegetable; for frying






   Soak the codfish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the the


 saltiness and hardness of the fish. Drain, rinse and place in a small


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


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


   Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the garlic, water


 and annatto oil and mix to a smooth batter. Add the shredded fish and mix


 well. Heat oil to 370F in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan. Fry the


 the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, keep


 warm and serve hot as hors-d'aeuvres.


 


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