Baja Mahi Recipe
beer-battered mahi, pickled purple cabbage, lemon, aji amarillo, flour tortilla, bibb lettuce wrap
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Beer Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and beer until smooth. Let the batter sit for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Oil
In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the Mahi Mahi
Dip each mahi mahi fillet into the beer batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
Fry the Mahi Mahi
Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare the Cabbage
In a bowl, toss the shredded purple cabbage with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Assemble the Wrap
On a flour tortilla, place a lettuce leaf, top with fried mahi mahi, pickled cabbage, and drizzle with aji amarillo sauce. Fold the tortilla around the filling.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Baja Mahi wraps immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges and aji amarillo sauce on the side.
