Bacalaítos with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Bacalaítos (Cod Fritters):
• 1 cup salted cod (bacalao), rinsed, boiled, and shredded 🐟
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 1 cup water
• Oil for frying
• For the Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Cilantro Dipping Sauce
2. 2In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cilantro.
3. 3Stir well and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
4. 42️⃣ Make the Bacalaítos Batter
5. 5In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
6. 6Slowly add water, stirring until you get a smooth, slightly runny batter.
7. 7Fold in shredded cod and cilantro.
8. 83️⃣ Fry to Perfection
9. 9Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
10. 10Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
11. 11Remove and drain on a paper towel.
12. 124️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
13. 13Serve hot, with a side of cilantro dipping sauce and fresh lime wedges! 🌿🔥