Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
1 unit

Red Onion

finely sliced

1 unit

Lime Juice

freshly squeezed

1 unit

Orange Juice

freshly squeezed

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Dried Chipotle Chili

soaked, seeded

300 g

White Fish

cut into chunks

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

100 g

Flour

80 g

Panko Breadcrumbs

200 ml

Vegetable Oil

125 g

Mayonnaise

1 unit

Lime Juice

freshly squeezed

10 unit

Corn Tortillas

warmed

1 unit

Lettuce

chopped

1 unit

Coriander

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare pink pickled onions: Thinly slice the red onion and soak in boiling water for 30 seconds.

Step 2
~3 min

Drain the water and cover the onion with lime and orange juice, sprinkle with salt, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 3
~3 min

Soak the dried chipotle chili in boiling water for 20 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut the white fish into chunks.

Step 5
~3 min

Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with flour, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

Step 6
~3 min

Dip each fish chunk in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 8
~3 min

Test the oil with a pinch of flour; it's ready when it sizzles.

Step 9
~3 min

Fry the fish in a single layer for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 10
~3 min

Remove fish from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.

Step 11
~3 min

Repeat frying the remaining fish.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 12
~3 min

Drain the soaked chipotle chili, remove the stem and seeds, and blend with mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.

Step 13
~3 min

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until softened.

Step 14
~3 min

Assemble the tacos: place fish and sauce on a tortilla, top with pickled onions, lettuce, and coriander.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice and spices before breading.

Add a dash of hot sauce to the chipotle mayo for an extra kick.

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and black beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pickled onions can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Offer a variety of toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Black beans
Guacamole
Salsa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish in Mexico and the United States.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

dinner
lunch
party
casual gathering

Popularity Score

85/100

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