Cod Fish Fritters ( bacalaitos fritos )

Group A
1/2 pound cod fish filet

Group B
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

Group C
4 pepper corns
2 garlic cloves
3 cilantro leaf ( optional )

Group D
Vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup water

Cut cod fish in 2 inch pieces. Put cod fish in a pot and cover with water and cook for 15 minutes on high. Remove from heat, drain, peel skin and take out the bones. Rinse with fresh water a couple of times. Squeeze excess water and shred.

In a bowl, mix flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add water and mix with spatula. In a mortar (pilon ) put the ingredients in group C and ground them, mix with the baking powder. Add the shredded cot fish and mix everything well.

Fill "Deep Fryer" half way with oil ( can use frying pan) at high heat 375 degrees ( check with frying thermometer) .

Pour a tablespoon of mixture in hot oil, allow space in between so they can fry comfortably. When they turn crispy and golden, remove and allow to drain excess oil in a dish covered with paper towel.