Bacalaitos (Puerto Rican Salted Codfish Fritters) - Sense & Edibility

Name: Bacalaitos (Puerto Rican Salted Codfish Fritters) - Sense & Edibility
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 grams) salted codfish; 1/4 cup (13 grams) onion (from 1/4 of a medium onion, minced ); 1/4 cup (37 grams) red bell pepper (from 1/4 of a large pepper, minced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons sofrito; 1 1/2 teaspoons white rum (or white vinegar, optional); 1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon (7 grams) cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons (1 packet) sazón (con culantro y achiote); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup (237 milliliters) cold water (plus more as needed); oil for frying ((about 8 cups))

"Bacalaitos are deep-fried, salted codfish fritters made from a flour-based batter and seasoned with Puerto Rican herbs and spices...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound (454 grams) salted codfish

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1/4 cup (13 grams) onion (from 1/4 of a medium onion, minced )

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1/4 cup (37 grams) red bell pepper (from 1/4 of a large pepper, minced)

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2 cloves garlic (minced)

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2 tablespoons sofrito

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1 1/2 teaspoons white rum (or white vinegar, optional)

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1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour

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1 tablespoon (7 grams) cornstarch

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1 1/2 teaspoons (1 packet) sazón (con culantro y achiote)

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1/2 teaspoon oregano

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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1 cup (237 milliliters) cold water (plus more as needed)

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oil for frying ((about 8 cups))

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