Print

Bacalaitos

Prevent your screen from going dark

Makes 6 to 8 servings 1x

Time 1 hour

Units Scale

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salt cod (bacalao), soaked overnight in several changes of cold water, drained, cooked, and shredded
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste, or cayenne to taste
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for deep-frying
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Combine the salt cod, onion, garlic, and pepper in a bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the flour and stir a few times, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Add about 1/2 cup water and stir until a batter forms—it should be a bit thicker than pancake batter, but not much—then stir in the parsley.

2. Let the mixture rest while you put about 3 inches of oil in a deep saucepan and heat it over medium-high to 350°F (a drop of the batter will sizzle energetically but not violently). Using a tablespoon, gently drop spoonfuls of the cod mixture into the oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Work in batches, taking care not to crowd the fritters.

3. Drain on paper towels and serve with lime wedges or keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.

— Recipe from The Best Recipes in the World