frituras de bacallao (cod fish fritters)

Name: Frituras de Bacallao (Cod Fish Fritters)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) salted cod; 2 cup(s) flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 small finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 cup(s) chopped parsley; 1 pinch(es) yellow food coloring (bijol); 1 - egg; 1 cup(s) coconut oil

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Monika Rosales

Pembroke Pines, FL

Updated on Jan 23, 2012

My late grandfathers favorite...If it were up to him, he would of eaten these everyday.....and who could blame him?, delicioso....

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield makes about 12-15

Ingredients

1 pound salted cod
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 small finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 pinch yellow food coloring (bijol)
1 - egg
1 cup coconut oil

How To Make frituras de bacallao (cod fish fritters)

Step 1

soak the salted cod fish to get rid of the salt. add fresh water to a pot and boil for 30 mins. drain, and add fresh water and boil again 15 mins.

Step 2

meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients...to the consistency of a batter.
Step 3

flake the cod and add to mixture...let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
Step 4

add the coconut oil to a pan, on med-high...add spoonfuls of the mixture, do not overcrowd the pan, treat as you would a pancake, when it bubbles up a bit, turn over till lightly golden brown.
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