"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
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> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
> news:9XUpi.8853$7V6.8279@trnddc03...
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>> "Ablang" > wrote in message
>> oups.com...
>>> Battered fish tacos need not be covered in grease
>>> By JIM ROMANOFF - The Associated Press
>>>
>>>
>> http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/...f625589236.txt
>>>
>>> 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
>>
> I agree with what you are saying, but my first thought was (sorry to say)
> ?how much of that liquid was water to make up the 2T of oil lost. Maybe
> none because it steamed/boiled away. But, still, I can wonder.;-))

St. Alton the Brown would never lie to us.

Paul