Cuban-Style Cod Fritters
The Cuban-style cod fritters that Cindy Hutson serves at Cervezeria La Tropical pair great with friends, drinks, and watching a game. Battered with beer and served alongside an ale, they make a salty, satisfying snack.
The cod fritters are also easy to make it home. Follow along with Chef Cindy in the video and use the recipe below.
Cuban-Style Cod Fritters
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
0
servings
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
- Rinse salt cod under cold water
- Remove any small bones
- Tear or slice into strips and soak in cold water overnight in the refrigerator
- The next day, pour off the water, and, using a fork, shred the pieces of fish
- Cut shredded fish with a knife to make sure there are no long, stringy pieces
- Combine chopped parsley, cilantro, and Scotch bonnet
- Place the fish in a stainless steel bowl, then add the parsley mixture
- Add baking powder and tajin
- Pour the beer over the mixture
- Add the flour, gently mixing with your hands until it's all incorporated
- Place a pot of cooking oil on the stovetop
- Heat to 325°
- Add cube of bread to test the heat level. Oil should just sizzle.
- Cook in 1 oz. balls until golden