"Ablang" > wrote in message
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> Battered fish tacos need not be covered in grease
> By JIM ROMANOFF - The Associated Press
>
>
http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/...f625589236.txt
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> Fish tacos are extremely popular in coastal areas of Mexico, and it's
> no wonder.
>
> The local catch of the day is battered, deep fried and served wrapped
> in corn tortillas along with a variety of salsas, chopped vegetables
> and crema, a rich Mexican version of sour cream.
>
> If it weren't for the deep-frying, this would be a healthy meal. Fish,
> chopped tomatoes and onions, shredded cabbage, and fresh salsas are
> excellent choices for a healthy diet.
>

Alton Brown did a great show on frying. He showed that done properly, deep
fried food is not overly greasy.

I love making fish tacos. Cabbage makes for the best tacos. You need a
heavy, dense batter that sticks to the fish and makes a crunchy coating.
Beer batter is best and adds a lot of flavor. Deep frying is the only way
to achieve the desired results. And as Alton Brown showed, it isn't greasy
unless you cook it too long. He made a whole pile of fish and chips and
only lost 2 tablespoons of oil in the whole batch.

Paul