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Ingredients:
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| 1/2 | pound | Salt codfish | ||
| 2 | cups | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| 2 | teaspoons | Baking Powder |
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.
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| 1 | clove | Garlic » crushed |
Garlic
Garlic is a mighty ingredient that adds depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're tossing it into a pasta sauce, roasting it to spread on bread, or using it
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| 1 | cup | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 | tablespoon | Annatto Oil | ||
| 1 | part | Vegetable Oil » for frying |
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Directions:
Heat oil to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
1. Soak the codfish in cold water for 2 hours or longer, according the saltiness and hardness of the fish.
2. Drain, rinse and place in a small saucepan.
3. Pour boiling water over the fish and allow to stand 5 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Remove any bones and skin and shred the fish.
6. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
7. Add the garlic, water and annatto oil and mix to a smooth batter.
8. Add the shredded fish and mix well.
9. Heat oil to 370°F in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan.
10. Fry the the mixture by teaspoonfuls until golden brown.
11. Drain on paper towels.
12. Keep warm and serve hot as appetizers.
Submitted by Boris S. | April 19th, 2024 See all of Boris S.'s Recipes.
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| @Boris S. | April 19th, 2024 |
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This dish is known as Bacalaitos in Puerto Rican cuisine. I gave it a 5 |