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Medium 55 min~420 kcal 6/10
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Bacalaitos
Puerto Rican salt cod fritters, thin and crisp at the edges with a savory seasoned batter.
Medium⏱️ 38 min📖 1 min readServes 5~300 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 16 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 38 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 300 g Salt cod
For the dough
- 1.4 cup(~280 ml) Flour
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Baking powder
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Sofrito
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Dried oregano
- 2 clove Garlic
General
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the salt cod in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and flake it.
10 min10:00 - 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the sofrito, crushed garlic, and water, and make a loose batter.
- 4
Fold the flaked cod into the batter and rest for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and pour in thin ladles of batter.
- 6
Fry the bacalaitos for 2 minutes on each side, until crisp.
4 min04:00 - 7
Drain off the excess oil and serve without waiting.
💡 Tip: Taste the salt cod before using it; if it is still very salty, boil it briefly again and change the water.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drain the bacalaitos on paper and serve them crisp with optional lime wedges and hot sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
18
g protein
34
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 46%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bacalaitos make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Bacalaitos take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 38 minutes in total.Is Bacalaitos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bacalaitos have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 34g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Bacalaitos contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bacalaitos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Bacalaitos need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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