Sunday, January 25, 2009

CODFISH FRITTERS

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

* 1/2 pound salted cod
* Water
* 1 cup flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
* Dash pepper
* 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
* 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
* 1 quart Mazola® Corn Oil

1. In large bowl soak salted cod in 4 cups water for 4 hours, changing water occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold running water.


2. In 2-quart saucepan 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


3. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup water, egg, 1 tablespoon corn oil and salt. Whisk until batter is smooth. Stir in flaked cod, garlic, parsley and jalapeño


4. Pour corn oil in large, heavy, deep skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 F.


5. Carefully add cod mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, a few at a time. Fry, turning once, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels


6. Serve with favorite dipping sauce

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