Bacalaitos fritos / Codfish fritters

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish is lower in sodium and canned tuna is more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be a cost-effective alternative.

Soak salted cod overnight and rinse it three or four times or boil it for at least 20 minutes.

Let the bacalao cool for a few minutes, then break it up into small pieces.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of sazon, and 1 teaspoon of sazon completa.

Add 1 tablespoon of sofrito, diced onion, diced green and red peppers, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro to the mixture.

Pour in enough water to achieve the right consistency for the batter.

Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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