Ingredients
- 1 pound of white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
For those who like a bit of heat, feel free to add more jalapeño to the salsa. If you’re unable to find mangoes, pineapple makes a great substitute, offering that same tropical sweetness.
Instructions
- Start by preparing the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste, and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- For the fish, pat the fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into taco-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the cold sparkling water, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a drop of batter sizzles upon contact.
- Dip each piece of fish into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, and carefully place it into the hot oil. Fry in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, until pliable.
- To assemble, place a handful of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with a piece of crispy fish, and finish with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
One tip I picked up from my mom: always taste the salsa before serving. Sometimes, a little extra lime juice or a pinch of salt can take it from good to great.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International