Dona Felipa’s Bacalaitos—Puerto Rican Cod Fritters

Name: Dona Felipa’s Bacalaitos—Puerto Rican Cod Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bacalao (salted, boneless, dried cod—sold in most Latino markets, loose or packaged); 1 onion, small, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 cups flour; 2 Tbsp baking powder; 1/2 packet sazón seasoning; 3 cups water, room temperature; 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying the bacalaitos