From 5cacf97ff84a1be93ea6a48c53eba8aa26510533 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kumar McMillan Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 10:16:58 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Baja-style fish tacos --- INDEX.md | 5 ++++- base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ condiments/baja_white_sauce.md | 10 ++++++++++ full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4 files changed, 60 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md create mode 100644 condiments/baja_white_sauce.md create mode 100644 full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md diff --git a/INDEX.md b/INDEX.md index 68429e4..69be3d4 100644 --- a/INDEX.md +++ b/INDEX.md @@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Marking with a (v) for vegetarian friendly, mostly to make @dansinker and @cjoh * [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) @@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ Marking with a (v) for vegetarian friendly, mostly to make @dansinker and @cjoh * [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) @@ -40,6 +42,7 @@ Marking with a (v) for vegetarian friendly, mostly to make @dansinker and @cjoh * [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) @@ -55,4 +58,4 @@ Marking with a (v) for vegetarian friendly, mostly to make @dansinker and @cjoh * [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) \ No newline at end of file + * [Tunisian Makloub](like_tacos/Tunisian_makloub.md) diff --git a/base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md b/base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bff95ba --- /dev/null +++ b/base_layers/baja_beer_batter.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +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. diff --git a/condiments/baja_white_sauce.md b/condiments/baja_white_sauce.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9ff5d06 --- /dev/null +++ b/condiments/baja_white_sauce.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +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) diff --git a/full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md b/full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4cb78ea --- /dev/null +++ b/full_tacos/baja_fish_tacos.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +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