How to make bacalaitos(codfish fritters)

The humble cast

Take your salted cod and rinse under cold water.

Put a pot of water on your stove over high heat

Boiled codfish for 15 minutes to remove the excess salt.

After 15 minutes remove 1/2 cup the water and set aside

Let's discard that salted water.

We will repeat these steps two or three more times until the codfish has removed almost all it's salt.

That is how big the pieces should be. Not any smaller than this. We want to be able to feel the cod when biting Into the fritter☺

Now lets take your peppers if using and remove the seeds

Rinse them

And finely dice them.

Now let's take the flour and put it in a bowl

Add the baking powder.

The parsley

The black pepper

The sazon

Whisk the dry ingredients

Remember the 1/2 cup water (actually 2/3 cup sorry 😩)we removed? Well it's time to use it. Thats flavor 😊☺

Let's add 1 cup of fresh water to it. Making the total water 1 2/3 cups

Add that water slowly.

Whisk away the lumps.

Now let's add the sweet pepper. I just love the flavor this gives the batter.

Add the shredded cod fish

Stir it in slowly being careful not to break up the cod pieces.

Add the salt if needed. Make sure you taste the batter as you go and add salt to your taste.😊

Let's get ready to fry. Add some oil in a pot over high heat. I didn't put measurements for the oil , I'm sure you know how much to use. Do you😜? I certainly hope so!!!😁😁

Add a large tablespoonful to the hot oil. I say about 1/4 cup

Let the first side brown

Turn it around and cook the other side.

When they have cooked put them on a paper towel lined plate or do as I do. String them thru a stick to drain of excess oil☺😉

Enjoy as a snack. Serve hot and Immediately!! Add some hot sauce over the top if you dare😉