Recipe Title: Fish Tacos, ~ Northern Baja style Contributed by: TwinLakesChef
Additional Credits for Recipe
Rubios is a chain of fast food restaurants in California and after having their very tasty fish tacos I was inspired to experiment further. |
Note from the Diva
When making the Salsa Fresca, ingrdients can be varied by what you have available and your individual preferences. |
List of Ingredients
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pounds white fish fillets
Oil for deep frying 24 corn tortillas, the fresher the better (still warm from the tortilleria, if possible)
Shredded cabbage
Lime wedges |
Preparation
Beat the egg with milk and water. Add flour, salt, baking powder and mustard and beat until smooth. Cut fish into pieces about 2-1/2 to 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Dip fish in batter until well-coated. Fry in deep oil heated to 375 degrees until golden brown and crisp.
Heat tortillas one at a time on griddle (or use the triple-stack flip method if you know how) until hot and soft, or else wrap in foil and heat in a 350 degree oven while frying fish. Place each piece of fish on a hot tortilla. Add salsas as desired.
Top with shredded cabbage and thickened milk (squeeze the juice from 7 limes into 12 oz. of evaporated milk, and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and tangy).
Toppings and Salsas
Salsa de Tomato
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
Combine tomatoes and onion. Serve as topping for tacos. No chile involved, so this one is mandatory for all who can't handle heat.
Salsa Fresca
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Makes about 2 cups | Number of Servings: This recipe serves 12 people two tacos each Cookbook Category Fish & Seafood
Salsa
General Cooking/Prep Method Deep Fry
Recipe Type - Categories Mexican Cuisine
Extra Features of Recipe Difficulty Level-Moderate
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