Baja Fish Tacos

Ingredients

Steps

1. Step 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup cornstarch, and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add 1 cup cold water, whisking until smooth. Add 2 tbsp lime juice and stir to combine. Cut 5 cod fillets into small pieces and add to the batter, tossing to coat.

   • 1 cupall-purpose flour
   • ½ cupcornstarch
   • 2 tbsplime juice
   • 5 filletscod fillets

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove cod pieces from batter, letting excess drip off. Fry cod in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

   • 1 cupolive oil
   • 5 filletscod fillets

3. Step 3

   To make the tortillas, combine 2 cups masa harina and 1 cup warm water in a bowl. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Divide into 10 equal pieces and roll into balls. Flatten each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin.

   • 2 cupmasa harina
   • 1 cupwarm water

4. Step 4

   Heat a dry griddle over medium heat. Cook tortillas for 30-45 seconds on each side, until lightly charred and slightly puffed. Repeat with remaining dough.

   • 2 cupmasa harina

5. Step 5

   For the slaw, shred 1 red cabbage, 0.5 red onion, and 1 cup cilantro. Mix in 2 tbsp lime juice and salt to taste.

   • 1red cabbage
   • ½red onion
   • 1 cupcilantro
   • 2 tbsplime juice

6. Step 6

   Assemble tacos by placing fried cod on a tortilla, topping with slaw, a dollop of sour cream, and any desired toppings.

   • 5 filletscod fillets
   • 2 cupmasa harina
   • 1red cabbage
   • 1 cupsour cream