Recipe of the Month

Fried Fish Tacos
Prep Time 45 min. Cook Time - Serves 61.Ingriedients1 quart vegetable oil12 corn tortillas1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1 cup beer (not dark) 1 pound cod fillet, cut into 3- by 1-inch stripsShredded lettuceSour CreamAvocado slicesChopped or sliced radishRed or green salsaLime wedges
2. Cooking DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Heat 1 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy pot (2 to 3 inches deep) over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 360 degrees F.Meanwhile, separate tortillas and make 2 stacks of 6. Wrap each stack in foil and heat in oven 12 to 15 minutes.While tortillas warm, stir together flour and salt in a large bowl, then stir in beer (batter will be thick). Gently stir fish into batter to coat. Lift each piece of fish out of batter, wiping any excess off on side of bowl, and fry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F and refry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, fish, and accompaniments. Yield: 6 servings