RUBIO'S FISH TACOS

Don't let the name Fish Tacos scare you away from this, ok! The ingredient list isn't what you find on a regular taco, so please give it a read through before making any snap decisions.

Rubio's is a restaurant found mainly in the west, in I think about 4 or 5 states. There isn't one here in Oklahoma, but luckily my momma was a rolling stone and has done quite a bit of traveling in her time. She is where I first learned of these yummy tacos and I am addicted. It is probably good that there isn't a Rubio's near me!


RUBIO'S FISH TACOS

12 Cod or favorite whitefish
-fillets (1-1/2 oz ea.)
12 Tortillas, corn, as
-thick/fresh as possible

--------------BEER BATTER----------------
1 c Flour
1 c Beer
Garlic powder, pepper to
-taste

--------------WHITE SAUCE-----------------
1/2 c Mayonnaise
1/2 c Yogurt

------------------SALSA----------------------
1 Garlic clove, peeled and
-minced
6 Tomatoes, ripe, peeled,
-seeded and diced
1/2 Onion, minced
2 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped,
-stems removed
2 Jalapeno chilies, seeded and
-chopped
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
Oil for deep frying

-----------------GARNISH------------------
1 Head cabbage, green,
-shredded
1 Lime, cut into wedges


*DIRECTIONS *

Mix flour with favorite spices such as garlic powder, red or black ground pepper. Stir the flour mixture into the beer and mix until well blended. Wash fish by dipping in cold, lightly salted water or water with a little bit of lemon juice added. Be sure fish is completely dry before dipping into batter.

Prepare salsa; reserve.

Put the vegetable oil into a deep skillet and bring to 375F. Place fish in a single layer--do not let pieces touch each other. Cook fish until batter is crispy and golden brown.

Heat corn tortillas lightly in a skillet or Mexican comal until they are soft and hot.

To assemble, on each tortilla layer the fish fillet, white sauce, salsa and cabbage. Top it off with a squeeze of lime. Fold tortilla over to serve.











(CLICK HERE for the post on my Mom's nails pictured above.)

How many have had a fish taco before? Anyone here had an authentic Rubio's Fish Taco? How many will give this a try?

MEXICAN STYLE PULLED PORK

This dish is one my mom made for my little sisters birthday a few years ago. It was a hit! Usually you see pulled pork done up BBQ style. I really liked this twist and it is really versatile. I made enchiladas with this too and they turned out great.

I cooked my pork roast in the crock pot. I cooked it until the meat was basically falling apart. If you touch it with a fork and it doesn't start to peel apart, it hasn't cooked long enough.

INGREDIENTS:
Can of Green Chilies
Cumin Powder
Onion Powder
Salt
Pepper
Chile Powder
(all are to taste, depends on the size of meat and your personal tastes!)



This was my meat straight out of the crock pot. See how it is falling apart - that's the way you want it.



This was the liquid I had left. Be sure to strain out your green chilies to add back to your pork.



Once you pull the the pork apart using forks or fingers, put it back into the crock pot.





I added some onions and mushrooms I had on hand. I sauteed them in a pan before adding them to the pulled pork in the crock pot.



I also added some butter to help feed my butter addiction. What??? Like you don't have one too??
Turn the crock pot on and heat thoroughly, it shouldn't take long.



I like to fry my corn tortillas. You can use which ever you prefer, flour or corn.