FISH TACOS
Ingredients
For the batter:
0. 2 ounces canned chipotle peppers
0. 2 eggs
0. 2 cups beer (recommended: Tecate or other pale beer)
0. 2 cups all-purpose flour
0. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
0. 2 teaspoons baking powder
0. 2 teaspoons gray salt
0. Freshly ground black pepper
For the fish tacos:
0. 3 cups sour cream
0. 1 1/2 bunches cilantro, chopped
0. 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus 6 limes, cut in wedges
0. 1 teaspoon gray salt
0. Corn oil, for frying
0. 3 tomatoes, small diced
0. 12 red radishes, thinly sliced
0. 24 corn tortillas
0. 1 1/2 pounds cod or other whitefish cut into 1-ounce strips
0. 2 cups colelaw
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
To make the batter:
Puree the chipotles and egg together in a blender. When well blended transfer to a bowl and whisk in the beer. In a separate mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, whisking well to prevent clumps. Add freshly ground pepper. Set the batter aside while preparing the other ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl mix together the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon gray salt, mix well and remove to a serving bowl.
For the fish tacos:
In a large pot or skillet add corn oil about 1 to 2-inches deep. Over medium heat, heat the corn oil to 350 degrees F.
On a large serving plate arrange the tomatoes, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced radishes to garnish tacos.
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven while frying the fish.
With your fingers dip the fish strips into the batter and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown all over, about 2 minutes on each side. With a slotted spoon remove the fish to a paper towel. To assemble the tacos place 1 piece of the fried fish on a warm tortilla and garnish with tomatoes, chopped cilantro, radishes, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and coleslaw.
