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Fish Tacos

Method

  1. 1
    Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan or large saucepan to 200°C (400°F).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl season the flour with salt and pepper. Dust the fish pieces in the seasoned flour.
  3. 3
    To make the batter, whisk the egg until light and fluffy, then fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and soda water (the batter should be a thin consistency – add a little extra water if necessary). Season.
  4. 4
    Dip the fish into the batter, shaking off any excess. Carefully shallow-fry in batches (be careful as hot oil will spit), turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and season to taste.
  5. 5
    Make the tomato salsa, in a small bowl combine the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste and set aside. To make the sour cream sauce, mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and combined. Season to taste and set aside.
  6. 6
    Heat a frying pan over high heat and warm the tortillas in the pan for a minute on each side. Wrap loosely in a clean tea towel while you cook the remaining tortillas.
  7. 7
    To serve, fill each taco with some fried fish and shredded cabbage. Top with the salsa and sour cream sauce and serve with a scattering of coriander, lime wedges and jalapeños.
...And that's it, enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • Fish

    • Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

    • 400 g white fish fillets (firm, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces)

    • 1 cups Plain flour (seasoned, for dusting)

    • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Batter

    • 1 egg

    • 150 g plain flour

    • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

    • 250 ml cold soda water

  • Tomato Salsa

    • 2 tomatoes, diced

    • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

    • 1 fresh jalapeño chilli, finely chopped

    • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

    • 1 small handful coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to serve

    • 1 lime, juice

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • Pinch ground cumin

  • Sour Cream Sauce

    • 200 ml sour cream

    • 60 g Greek-style yoghurt

    • 1 lime, juice

    • Chilli powder, to taste

  • to serve

    • 6 white corn tortillas

    • 150 g white cabbage, shredded

    • Coriander, leaves torn and stalks finely chopped

    • Lime wedges, to serve

    • Pickled jalapeño chillies, to serve

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Matt Moran

Ensure that the batter is freshly made just before frying to guarantee crispiness.

Any firm-fleshed white fish will do here but I like to use flathead.

If you’re in the mood to make Margaritas, you cannot go wrong with the delicious citrusy notes of both the dish and beverage. 

If you’re more inclined to wine, go for something equally light and fresh. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc (or a blend of the two), Chenin Blanc or off-dry Riesling, the latter especially if you’re inclined to more than the recommended single jalapeño." Georgie Davidson-Brown, Certified Sommelier 

If you’re more inclined to wine, go for something equally light and fresh. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc (or a blend of the two), Chenin Blanc or off-dry Riesling, the latter especially if you’re inclined to more than the recommended single jalapeño." Georgie Davidson-Brown, Certified Sommelier 

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Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

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Matt Moran

Cooking

25 min

Overall

45 min

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Level

1 out of 5 difficulty

Pescatarian

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