Baja Fish Tacos

Published on 19 February 2025 at 20:51

Ingredients 

Slaw:

  • Half a shredded green cabbage
  • 2 oranges -  juiced and zested
  • 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
  • fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey,  pinch of salt and ground black pepper

Batter mix:

rice flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder,

baking soda and egg yolk

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients for the chipotle baja cream in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Toss all the ingredients together for the slaw in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
  • Cut the fish into strips. Put the half cup of rice flour on a plate and fully cover each piece of fish.
  • Set aside while you prepare the batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F. 
  • Whisk together the rice flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Drop an egg yolk and water into the middle and whisk together.
  • Carefully drop the fish in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning gently with a spoon until crispy and golden. 
  • Warm each tortilla in a dry pan until just pliable, about one minute on each side.
  • Fill the tacos! Place a piece or two of fish in each tortilla. Top with a drizzle of chipotle baja cream, a small handful of orange cabbage slaw, and radishes. Garnish with coriander.
  • Serve with 8 soft tacos, Coriander, lime and orange wedges (optional)