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| Bacalaitos (Salted Cod Fritters); from Pura Vida This is a fritter that every body goes nuts for in Puerto Rico. It is best served with an aioli. Fritters 1 lb salted cod (soaked & shredded into small pieces) 2 Tbl adobo seasoning 25 cups chopped cilantro 4 Cloves garlic, minced 3.5 cups flour 2.5 Tbl baking powder 2.5 C milk 1. Once the bacalao is soaked for 12 hours in two changes of water, shred it and soak in milk for 3 hours. 2. Mix all the ingredients but bacalao milk; once well mixed, add the milk and mix well until smooth and all lumps have dissolved. 3. Let sit for a few hours before using. 4. Bring a deep fryer to 350 degrees and drop little spoon fulls of the batter; cook until golden brown. Aioli 4 cloves garlic .5 TSP kosher salt 1 EA egg yolk .5 C salad oil 3 TBS fruity extra virgin olive oil 1 TSP water 1. Using a morter mash the garlic and salt until it forms a fine paste. 2. Add yolk and water; mix well; using a wisk, incorporate oil into the mixture slowly (as in mayonnaise). 3. Finish the emulsion with the extra virgin olive oil and maybe a little salt. *Serve the freshly fried bacalaitos with a side of aioli.* |
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