This recipe is translated from Cookpad Mexico. See original: MexicoTacos de pescado estilo Ensenada (B.C)

Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos (Baja California)

Quique Borrayo Sampayo
Quique Borrayo Sampayo @quiqueborrayo21

COMMENTS:
Do not let the beignet batter rest for too long, as the air from the whipped egg whites may deflate and the coating won't be as crispy and fluffy. You can serve the toppings on the side or on top of the taco.

Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos (Baja California)

COMMENTS:
Do not let the beignet batter rest for too long, as the air from the whipped egg whites may deflate and the coating won't be as crispy and fluffy. You can serve the toppings on the side or on top of the taco.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  1. 6corn tortillas
  2. 7 ozfish fillet (about 200 grams)
  3. 2egg yolks
  4. 2/3 cupall-purpose flour (about 100 grams)
  5. 1/3 cuplight beer (about 100 ml)
  6. 2egg whites
  7. 1 teaspoonsalt (about 5 grams)
  8. 1 teaspoonground black pepper (about 5 grams)
  9. 1/4 teaspoondried oregano (about 1 gram)
  10. 1/2 teaspoonmustard (about 3 grams)
  11. 1 1/4 cupsoil for frying (about 300 ml)
  12. 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour (about 25 grams)
  13. 1 cupshredded green cabbage (about 100 grams)
  14. 1/2 cupgrated carrot (about 60 grams)
  15. 1 teaspoonwhite vinegar (about 5 ml)
  16. 1/2 teaspoonsugar (about 3 grams)
  17. 1 cupRoma tomato, diced (about 150 grams)
  18. 1/2 cuponion, diced (about 70 grams)
  19. 1small serrano pepper, finely chopped (about 20 grams)
  20. 1 teaspoonsalt (about 5 grams)
  21. 1/3 cupmayonnaise (about 70 grams)
  22. 1 1/2 ozcanned chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped (about 40 grams)
  23. 1 teaspoonsalt (about 5 grams)
  24. 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder (about 3 grams)
  25. 2 tablespoonssour cream (about 30 grams)
  26. 2/3 cupred onion, thinly sliced (about 100 grams)
  27. 1/2 cuplime juice (about 100 grams)
  28. 1 teaspoonsalt (about 5 grams)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar, then add the shredded cabbage and grated carrot. Mix and refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Dice the tomato and onion into small cubes, and finely chop the serrano pepper. Mix together, season with salt, and refrigerate.

  3. 3

    Blend the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, and sour cream. Season with salt and garlic powder, then refrigerate.

  4. 4

    Thinly slice the red onion and marinate it with lime juice (or white vinegar) and salt. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas before serving.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, mix the egg yolks, beer, salt, pepper, and 2/3 cup flour until you have a smooth batter.

  7. 7

    Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter. Add oregano and mustard, and set aside.

  8. 8

    Cut the fish fillets into strips, coat them in the 3 tablespoons flour, then dip them in the batter.

  9. 9

    Fry the fish in oil heated to 340°F (170°C) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  10. 10

    Serve the fried fish in the tortillas with the prepared toppings.

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