Bacalaitos Frito (Codfish Fritters)

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb dry salted codfish (rinse off salt then put in container with warm water for 1 hour)
• 2 c all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 c water
• good shake of dried parsley
• oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl put the flour, baking powder, pepper and parsley.

2. Strain the codfish that's been soaking and flake with your hands (or a fork).

3. Slowly whisk water into dry ingredients to make a batter.

4. Add codfish to batter and stir with spatula, scraping bowl as you stir.

5. Fry by 1/4 or 1/2 cupfuls in hot oil (350 degrees) turning once until nice & golden (don't burn).

6. Strain on paper towels, serve immediately.