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Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)

Puertorican Bacalaitos Recipe

By Andy Tous on RecetasPuertoRico.com

Bacalaitos (BACK-AL-EYE-IT-OZ) is a simple batter mixture made with salted cod and spices. Visually similar to the one used for making pancakes, however it is fried in a thin layer of vegetable oil, resulting in delicious crunchy edges and softer center.  The best way to make  great bacalaitos is by using a deep and cured iron pot on an open, mesquite-wood-fire, allowing to drain after frying under the heat and smoky aroma of the burning mesquite.

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Traditional Alcapurria Dough

Traditional Alcapurria Dough

By Andy Tous on RecetasPuertoRico.com

This recipe explains the process to obtain the traditional alcapurria dough, made mainly with green bananas and yautia root.  The Alcapurria (Al-Ka-Poo-Ree-Ah) is an extremely popular puerto rican fritter found all over the island, sometimes made with different root vegetables. We hope you like this recipe as much as we do.

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