Codfish Fritters
Make sure to use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for frying.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Soak Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces salted cod OR fresh cod* (see note below)
7 cups water, divided
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
1/2 cup water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
Dash salt
Dash black fine grind pepper
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
Approximately 1 quart Mazola® Corn Oil
Directions
Soak salted cod in 4 cups water for 4 hours, changing water occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
Combine cod with 3 cups fresh water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Drain well. Remove skin and bones; flake. Set aside to cool
Combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup water, egg, 1 tablespoon corn oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until batter is smooth. Stir in flaked cod, garlic, parsley and jalapeño.
Pour corn oil into a large, deep skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375°F.
Carefully add cod mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, a few at a time. Fry, turning once, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with favorite dipping sauce.
*NOTE: If using fresh cod, omit soaking and add 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to cod mixture in step 3.