Puerto Rican Bacalaitos (Codfish Fritters)

Ingredients

• 1 pound salted cod 400 gr
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 handful parsley
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• salt if needed
• oil to fry