Bonanza De Bacalaitos (bacalaitos Bonanza)
Bonanza de Bacalaitos, also known as Bacalaitos Bonanza, is a popular Puerto Rican dish made with salted codfish. These crispy fritters are a delicious and savory snack that can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound salted codfish, soaked and flaked
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, adobo seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Stir in the flaked salted codfish until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the bacalaitos from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Slotted spoon Paper towels
Tools
Spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the bacalaitos with a side of homemade garlic dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips & tricks
Soaking the salted codfish in water for several hours helps to remove excess salt, resulting in a milder flavor for the bacalaitos.
Cost
$10