Cuban-Style Cod Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 lb. salt cod or pollock
• 2 cups yellow onion
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 cup celery and a few leaves
• 4 tbsp tajin
• 4 tbsp baking powder
• 1-2 Scotch bonnet
• 2 cans beer
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Rinse salt cod under cold water
2. Remove any small bones
3. Tear or slice into strips and soak in cold water overnight in the refrigerator
4. The next day, pour off the water, and, using a fork, shred the pieces of fish
5. Cut shredded fish with a knife to make sure there are no long, stringy pieces
6. Combine chopped parsley, cilantro, and Scotch bonnet
7. Place the fish in a stainless steel bowl, then add the parsley mixture
8. Add baking powder and tajin
9. Pour the beer over the mixture
10. Add the flour, gently mixing with your hands until it's all incorporated
11. Place a pot of cooking oil on the stovetop
12. Heat to 325°
13. Add cube of bread to test the heat level. Oil should just sizzle.
14. Cook in 1 oz. balls until golden