Baja-style fish tacos

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   To make the tortilla dough, put the flour and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the oil, followed by the hot water. Work the water into the flour using a fork until incorporated, then use your hands to bring the dough together.

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   Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead firmly for about 5 minutes until it feels soft. Divide into four equal pieces, roll into balls, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rest while you make the salsa and avocado crema.

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   To make the salsa, mix the tomato, red onion, chilli and coriander in a bowl, squeeze over the lime juice and season with salt to taste.

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   To make the avocado crema, halve the avocado and scoop the flesh into a blender. Add the mayonnaise, soured cream and lime juice, with a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.

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   Preheat a deep-fat fryer to 180C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

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   To make the batter, sift the flours into a large bowl, then add the cumin and a pinch of salt. Whisk the lager into the flour until smooth. Set aside while you cook the tortillas.

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   Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball of dough to a thin disc, roughly 10cm/4in in diameter. Dry-fry the tortillas for 20-30 seconds on each side, flipping once. The tortillas should remain soft and pliable. Wrap them in a clean tea towel to keep them warm while you fry the fish.

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   Dip the fish strips in the batter to coat evenly, then let the excess batter drip off before gently placing the fish into the hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes - in batches if necessary - until the batter is crisp and the fish cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.

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   Place a little avocado crema on each tortilla, add two pieces of fish and top with a further spoonful of crema, some salsa and fresh coriander.

1 serving ≈ 275 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.