Pati Jinich - How to Make Cali-Baja Fish Tacos

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often cheaper.

Make flour tortillas by combining 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2/3 cup of lard, and 1 cup of lukewarm water.

Knead the dough until it is dense and sticky, then continue kneading until it is smooth.

Divide the dough into 16 portions and cover them to rest for 20-30 minutes.

Roll out each portion of dough until thin enough to see your hand through it.

Cook the tortillas on a heated comal or skillet until bubbles form, then flip when freckled and puffed.

Prepare Salsa Macha by heating 1 1/2 cups of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and adding 1/2 cup of peanuts, 4 cloves of garlic, 3/4 cups each of morita and meco chipotle, and 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then puree until smooth.

Make a creamy slaw by mixing 1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 cup Mexican crema, 3 tablespoons orange juice, salt, and black pepper, then add 3 cups of shredded cabbage and 3 scallions.

Cut fresh cod into strips and season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

Prepare the batter by beating 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form, then mix with 1 cup of flour, a pinch of cumin, and a beer until smooth.

Dip the coated fish into the batter and deep-fry in pre-heated oil for about 2 minutes per side.

Assemble the tacos by placing the fried fish into the tortillas, adding Salsa Macha, slaw, and marinated red onion and serranos with lime juice.

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