Taco Time!

Who doesn't love tacos? I personally adore them, especially fish tacos. Fish tacos are a really cool spin on the traditional... these are topnotch, flavorful and simply mouth-watering! If you have never never had a fish taco before but love tacos in general and you also happen to like fish then this recipe is something you absolutely must try!! You can adapt this recipe to your own liking or you could do it exactly as is, this is your time to play with your food haha! 

I am also sharing a yummy fresh cold tea recipe which compliments this dish perfectly, in my opinion.

Amazing Fish Tacos! 

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup beer

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon minced capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 quart oil for frying
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded


Directions:

1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. 
3. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
4. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. 
6. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. 
7. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

Green Apple Mint Tea

Ingredients:

2 Stash brand Moroccan Mint Green tea bags
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup sparkling water
Ice cubes
Garnishes: lemon or apple slices, mint sprigs

Directions:

1. Steep Stash Moroccan Mint Green tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Gently squeeze tea bags and remove.
3. Add apple juice and sparkling water.
4. Pour over ice.
5. Garnish with the lemon or apple slices and mint sprigs.

Bitter mood makes bitter food. So fucking smile! :D

Ciao for now!