frituras de bacallao (cod fish fritters)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

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

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For frituras de bacallao (cod fish fritters)

  • 1 lb
    salted cod
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 sm
    finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    chopped parsley
  • 1 pinch
    yellow food coloring (bijol)
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    vegetable oil

How To Make frituras de bacallao (cod fish fritters)

  • 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.
  • 2
    meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients...to the consistency of a batter.
  • 3
    flake the cod and add to mixture...let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • 4
    add the vegetable 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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