BACALAÍTOS: In season 1, episode 5 of Behind the Recipe, Millie Peartree talks with food historian Maricel Presilla all about the history of bacalao (salt cod) and how different components of Bacalaítos made their way to Puerto Rico. These fritters are crispy, packed with flavor, and perfect for a crowd! 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Prepping the Fish 01:21 - History with Maricel 03:46 - Cooking the Fish 05:45 - History with Maricel 06:47 - Making the Batter 08:16 - Frying 'em up! 08:47 - Taste Test with César MORE FROM THIS VIDEO: Get the full recipe on Food52.com here: https://f52.co/44KBec4 PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Food52 x Dansk Købenstyle Casserole: https://f52.co/44v6Hz9 Staub Cast Iron Skillet: https://f52.co/44r9MQT MORE ABOUT BEHIND THE RECIPE: Inspired by her upbringing in the American South, Chef Millie Peartree shares the recipes that she most loves to make, along with the rich and fascinating history behind them. MORE FROM FOOD52: Subscribe here to our YouTube Channel! https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 GET MORE OF FOOD52 BY CONNECTING BELOW: Website: https://food52.com/ Our Shop: https://food52.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter RELATED VIDEOS: Quick and Easy Veggie Fritters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eePL-rwv_0 The Ultimate Mofongo de Camarones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C46lomnujpE WATCH MORE VIDEOS WITH MILLIE PEARTREE: The Origins of Chicken Fried Steak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdp-B5-kgp8 Red Beans & Rice: The Roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DJrhgsbbU