Bacalaitos (salt Codfish Fritters)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood, Vegetables | Appetizers, Fish, Puerto rico, Upload | 60 | Fritters | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | lb | Codfish, salt |
| 2 | c | Flour, all-purpose |
| 2 | t | Baking powder |
| 1 | Garlic cloves, crushed | |
| 1 | c | Water |
| 1 | T | Annatto oil |
| Oil, vegetable for frying |
INSTRUCTIONS
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. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 15
Calories From Fat: <1
Total Fat: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 16.5mg
Potassium: 4.5mg
Carbohydrates: 3.2g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: <1g