Bacalaítos
Prep: 45 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Yield: 16-20 bacalaítos
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb of boned salted codfish
3 cups of all purpose flour
1 tbsp sazón
1 tbsp adobo
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Rinse the codfish for at least 15 minutes under running water.
2. Boil the codfish for 15 minutes on medium heat.
3. Taste the fish to make sure it’s not too salty. If it is, boil it for another 10-15 minutes in fresh water. Reserve at least 2 cups of the fishy water for later.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, Sazón, Adobo, paprika, and garlic powder.
5. Add in the 2 cups of reserved water, sofrito, onion, and pimientos.
6. Add in the codfish and mix. You can add in more water if the mixture is not liquid enough, it should have the overall consistency of pancake batter.
7. Heat up the frying oil to 350°F. Use a ladle to pour the batter into the oil. Use less batter if you like it thin or more batter if you like a little more bite.
8. Fry each side for at least a minute until golden brown. Enjoy!
