International Recipe: Fried Fish Tacos

Fried Fish Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 5 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup dark beer
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 20 fresh corn tortillas
• Purchased fresh salsa (or homemade)
• Lime wedges

Procedures:

1. In a bowl combine sour cream and sugar, mixing well. Add cabbage and cilantro; toss to combine.Set aside.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together beer, flour, and salt.
3. Rinse fish and pat dry. Cut into 10 equal pieces.
4. Wrap corn tortillas in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven while frying the fish.
5. In a large saucepan, heat 1-inch oil over medium-high heat.
6. Coat fish pieces in batter and fry in batches; adjust heat to maintain oil temperature. Fry until golden on each side. Transfer and drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm until all fish is cooked.
7. To serve: Stack 2 warmed tortillas on a plate, top with a piece of fish and 1/2 cup cabbage mixture in the center of the tortillas. Garnish with salsa and squeeze lime juice over all, fold and enjoy.

Makes 10 servings.