Bacalaitos: Puerto Rican Codfish Fritters

Rating

Calories: Approx. 250 per serving

Macros: Proteins: 12g, Fats: 14g, Carbs: 30g per serving

Cooking time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Recipe ingredients:

🐟 12 oz Salt Cod
🌶️ 1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Peppers and Onions, diced
🥬 1/4 to 1/2 cup Sofrito
🌾 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
🌽 1-2 tablespoons Corn Starch
🧂 1-2 teaspoons Baking Powder, optional
🌿 1-2 teaspoons Sazón
🍃 1-2 teaspoons Oregano, dried
🌶️ A few pinches Fresh Black Pepper
💧 Water, for boiling cod and batter
👉 1 teaspoon White Distilled Vinegar
🛢️ Several cups Canola Oil for frying

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Categories: appetizers, snacks, seafood, fritters, puerto rican cuisine

About

Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these Puerto Rican codfish fritters blend savory sofrito and fresh peppers with the oceanic charm of salt cod, perfect as an appetizer or snack.