Fried Codfish Fritters

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 18

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb salted cod fillets, desalted
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose wheat flour*
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 culantro leaves (recao), finely chopped**
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Salt and pepper, as desired

Directions

  • 1
    Cut salted cod fillet into pieces. Make sure bones have been removed. Soak cod in water for half an hour (or overnight for best results) changing the water two or three times to remove excess salt. Drain, thoroughly pat dry on paper towel. Shred it.
  • 2
    In bowl, combine wheat flour with water and mix well to remove all lumps.
  • 3
    Crush garlic in a mortar with a little salt and pepper, and add it to the flour. Add shredded codfish and mix well.
  • 4
    Heat oil the codfish will be fried on high ( if using an electric fryer place at 375°F, if using a casserole insert a thermometer and let it raise same temperature, if desired), but not on the highest heat.
  • 5
    Carefully drop tablespoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry in pairs; this way it’s easier to turn over the fritters, allow fritters to turn golden brown on both sides.

  • *For extra crispiness, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (optional).
  • **Culantro, known as recao in Puerto Rico, is an herb commonly used in Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking. It is different from cilantro in looks and has a stronger flavor.

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