Bacalaitos (Codfish fritters)

Bacalaitos are an easy-to-prepare and delicious side dish that can also substitute meat or fish in your Dominican meal.

Time: 15 Mins
Difficulty: Easy
Serve: 4 people

Before starting to cook: Soak the salted codfish overnight in 1/2 gallon of water.

Ingredients:

1 lb of salted codfish
1/4 cup of oil
2 tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoons of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 teaspoon of chopped coriander/cilantro
1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
1 small onion
1 egg

Preparation:

Boil the codfish until it is tender. Change the water if necessary to get rid of the salt. Flake the cod very finely. Chop the onion and herbs in the food processor. Mix all the ingredients except the oil. In a shallow frying pan heat the oil. Pour the mixture one spoonful at a time making small cakes. Fry the cakes till golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.

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