Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters) Recipe

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Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 lb cod
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 (2 g) package sazon goya con culantro y achiote
  • pepper , to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Cut the cod fish in small chunks, place in a pot, cover with water and boil on high for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain, debone, wash and shred.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
  4. Make a little well in the center. Pour the water slowly and mix to make a thick like sauce.
  5. Add the pepper and sazón and stir well.
  6. In a mortar, crush the garlic and culantro leaves. Add to the mix.
  7. Add the shredded bacalao and mix well.
  8. In a frying pan, pre-heat the vegetable oil.
  9. Fry the bacalaitos on high heat by dropping big spoonfuls in hot oil.
  10. Turn as needed.
  11. Bacalaitos are done when they are golden.
  12. Drain in paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 173.45 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.21g 20%
Cholesterol 5.33mg 2%
Sodium 361.93mg 15%
Potassium 75.12mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.4g 4%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 3.14g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 47.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 296.47 Kcal (1241 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.58g 20%
Cholesterol 9.11mg 2%
Sodium 618.62mg 15%
Potassium 128.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.48g 4%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 5%
Protein 5.36g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 4%
Calcium 80.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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