Fried mojarras recipes
Fried Mojarra is one of the most popular dishes in Latin American cuisine, not only for its exquisite flavor but also for the abundance of this fish. In Colombia, its great popularity occurs mostly on the coast, but it is usually consumed throughout the country. country, learn in this simple recipe how to prepare fried mojarras quickly and easily.
Ingredients
- 8 from Mojarras
- 2 heads of garlic
- 5 lemons
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon wheat flour
- oil for frying
Step by step preparation
- First of all, you must prepare the ingredients well, first of all proceeding to scale the mojarras and then wash them well with plenty of water.
- Once they are well prepared, you will proceed to marinate them with the 2 previously crushed heads of garlic, salt to taste and the juice of the 5 lemons (some usually prepare them without lemon).
- They are placed in a container until they drain, once they are dry, wheat flour is added to prevent them from sticking to the pan while they are fried (excess flour is removed with a few taps).
- We proceed to fry the mojarras for about 7 minutes per side more or less in a pan with very hot oil. When they are golden brown on both sides, they are removed from the oil and placed on a napkin so that it absorbs the fat.
- And that's it, you can proceed to serve them, they are usually accompanied by patacones (tostones).
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Interesting Facts
- Every 100 grams of mojarra contain 20 grams of protein, 1.7 of fat, 96 calories and 50 mg of cholesterol, minerals such as potassium, phosphorus and sodium, as well as vitamins D, B3, and B9.
- Mojarras are one of the most consumed fish in Latin America.
- He is a great protagonist of the Caribbean gastronomy of Colombia and Latin America.
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