Baja-style fish tacos

INDEX.md

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 * [Full Tacos](/full_tacos)
 	* [Asian Style Tacos](/full_tacos/asian_style_tacos.md)
+	* [Baja Fish Tacos](/full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md)
     * [Black Bean, Potato, and Onion Tacos (v)](/full_tacos/black_bean_potato_onion_tacos.md)
     * [Cabbage Tacos (v)](/full_tacos/vegan_cabbage_tacos.md)
     * [Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Apple Tacos with Chipotle Sauce](/full_tacos/chorizo_sweet_potato_and_apple_tacos.md)
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 * [Base Layers](/base_layers)
 	* [Asian Marinated Tofu or Pork (v, with tofu)](base_layers/asian_marinade.md)
 	* [Baked Tilapia](base_layers/baked_tilapia.md)
+	* [Baja Beer Batter](base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md)
 	* [Basic Shredded Chicken](base_layers/basic_shredded_chicken.md)
 	* [Chopped Steak](base_layers/chopped_steak.md)
 	* [Chorizo](base_layers/chorizo.md)
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     * [Veggies for Fish Tacos (v)](mixins/veg_for_fish_tacos.md)
 * [Condiments](/condiments)
 	* [Asian Pickled Veggies](condiments/pickled_vegetables.md)
+	* [Baja White Sauce](condiments/baja_white_sauce.md)
 	* [Chipotle Sauce (v, but has dairy)](condiments/chipotle_sauce.md)
     * [Phoning it in Pico de Gallo (v)](condiments/Pico_de_gallo.md)
     * [Pickled Red Onions (v)](condiments/pickled_red_onions.md)
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 * [Like Tacos](/like_tacos)
 	* [Baked Taquitos](like_tacos/baked_taquitos.md)
 	* [Chicken Makloub](like_tacos/Chicken_Makloub.md)
-	* [Tunisian Makloub](like_tacos/Tunisian_makloub.md)
+	* [Tunisian Makloub](like_tacos/Tunisian_makloub.md)

base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md

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+Baja Beer Batter
+================
+
+This is a beer batter for [Baja fish tacos](../full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md).
+
+* 1/2 c flour
+* 1/4 c baking powder
+* 1 egg
+* 1/2 c beer (Tecate!)
+* 1 tsp salt
+* 1 tsp chili powder (paprika, salt, garlic salt)
+* 2 tsp parsley
+
+Beat the eggs and fold all batter ingredients until smooth.
+Add flour to make it thicker or add beer to make it thinner.
+If you have time let the batter chill for a couple hours.

condiments/baja_white_sauce.md

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+Baja White Sauce
+================
+
+This is a traditional white sauce for
+[Baja fish tacos](../full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md).
+
+* 1/4 cup mayo
+* 2 tbsp sour cream
+* 1 tbsp lime juice
+* 1/4 tsp celery salt (or garlic salt, etc)

full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md

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+Baja Fish Tacos
+===============
+
+In [Baja, Mexico](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja_California_peninsula)
+you'll find carts by the side of the road serving fresh, delicious fish tacos.
+There is nothing else like it in the world
+but this recipe will get you close if you can find fish fresh enough.
+
+Ingredients
+-----------
+* [Baja white sauce](../condiments/baja_white_sauce.md).
+* [Baja beer batter](../base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md).
+* 1 lb. cod fillet, grouper, or similar white fish, the fresher the better
+* 2 c shredded cabbage, chopped fine
+* 1/4 c cilantro, chopped fine
+* Lime for squeezing
+* 8 corn tortillas
+* 1/2 c canola oil
+
+Instructions
+------------
+1. Cut fish into small chunks.
+2. Fill a pan with oil and heat until approx. 375 F.
+3. Fill a bowl with about a cup of flour and keep it next to the batter bowl.
+   Dip a fish piece into flour then into the batter.
+   Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning halfway through. Drain on a paper towel.
+4. Now fix up some tacos: Steam a tortilla, spread white sauce all over it,
+   add some fish, add cabbage, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.  Repeat.
+
+Makes 8 tacos