Homemade Fish Tacos by Matmackan

Ingredients

• 100g masa harina (corn flour)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 tbsp olive or corn oil
• 140 ml hot water (75°c/165°f)
• 400g white fish fillets, cut into strips
• 1 green apple, julienned
• 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix masa harina and salt in a bowl, then stir in oil and hot water until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
2. Divide dough into 8-10 small balls and press each into a thin tortilla using a press or flat heavy object.
3. Cook tortillas on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred and cooked through, then keep warm.
4. Season fish strips with salt and sear in a pan with oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until opaque and flaky.
5. Toss julienned apple and sliced jalapeno with lime juice to create a fresh slaw
6. Assemble tacos by placing fish on warm tortillas and topping with the apple-jalapeno mixture.