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Bacalaitos (Salt Codfish Fritters)

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      Title: BACALAITOS (SALT CODFISH FRITTERS)
 Categories: Appetizers, Puerto rico, Fish, Upload
      Yield: 60 Fritters
 
    1/2 lb Codfish, salt
      2 c  Flour, all-purpose
      2 ts Baking powder
      1 lg Garlic cloves; crushed
      1 c  Water
      1 tb Annatto oil
           Oil, vegetable; for frying
 
    Soak the codfish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the
  the saltiness and hardness of the fish. Drain, rinse and place in a
  small saucepan. Pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5
  minutes. Drain. Remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.
    Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the garlic,
  water and annatto oil and mix to a smooth batter. Add the shredded
  fish and mix well. Heat oil to 370F in a deep fryer or large, heavy
  saucepan. Fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.
  Drain on paper towels, keep warm and serve hot as hors-d'aeuvres.
 
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