David’s Kitchen
Crispy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Crisp fish, soft tortillas, sharp slaw and sweet mango work because every part brings a different texture. Keep the fish hot and assemble at the last moment.
The story
The story behind the dish
Filling tortillas with fried fish, mango salsa, and coleslaw is an unexpectedly delicious combination.
The recipe
Cook it properly
Ingredients
- Mango salsa
- 2 mangoes, or frozen diced
- 0.5 red onion
- 30g coriander, or mint
- 1.5 tbsp squeezed lime
- 0.5 chili fruit, or some chili flakes to taste
- 0.5 tsp flake salt
- Cole slaw
- 300 white cabbage
- 1 dlc crème fraiche
- 0.5 dl mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon squeezed lemon
- Salt and black pepper
- Sriracha mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- For serving
- 600 g cod
- Salt and black pepper
- Butter, for frying
- 8 sttortillas, medium, more if you choose small
Method
Mango Salsa: Thaw the mango or cut it fresh into pieces. Finely chop the red onion, chilli and coriander, mix with the mango Squeeze the lime and pour over the mango puree. Sprinkle over flake salt and mix well.
Cole slaw: Finely shred the white cabbage. Mix crème fraiche, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the white cabbage and turn around so everything is mixed, season with salt and pepper.
Chili mayonnaise: Mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce, taste to make sure it’s just right. Can be excluded if you wish.
Salt and pepper the fish and fry it on medium heat in butter.
Put a dollop of cole slaw in a tortilla. Divide the fish into smaller pieces and add, top with mango salsa and a little sriracha mayonnaise. Squeeze over a little extra lime juice if you like.
Notes & tips
Filling tortillas with fried fish, mango salsa, and coleslaw is an unexpectedly delicious combination. The flavors of this dish really complement each other, and no one will miss the minced meat or the guacamole. Adding crispy, golden-brown fish gives a delightful crunch to the soft tortillas. The tangy sweetness of the mango salsa adds a refreshing burst of flavor, while the crispness of the coleslaw provides a satisfying crunch. Together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. So go ahead and give this unique and flavorful twist on tortillas a try – you won’t be disappointed!
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