Fish tacos

I’m all for a hearty meal on a cold winter’s night, but sometimes it’s also nice to keep things light (and leave more room for desert!)

This recipe has become a weekly favourite in the Everyday Baker household, predominantly for the adults given the spices, but I also dull it down for the lad-friendly version.

I really encourage you to try and make your own flatbread, it is so simple and if you don’t mind a bit of work with the rolling pin then you might find it rather cathartic, as do I.

The fish spice is incredible and another winner from my favourite gourmet farmer, Matthew Evans and his “Summer on Fat Pig Farm” cookbook.

It also works well with chicken and don’t be tempted to forego the salsa – it’s the combination which brings it all together.

Flatbread

2 cups plain flour

Pinch of salt

175ml milk

40g butter

Method

Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Warm the milk while melting the butter and add to the dough, either mixing by hand or in a mixer using a dough hook.

Bring together in a ball and cover with cling wrap.

When ready, cut off small pieces and roll out – keeping them small and thin for tacos is the key.

Fry in a hot pan with a small amount of olive oil until slightly golden.

Wrap in foil to keep warm.

Fish Tacos

600g fish fillets, such as flathead

Salsa:

2 garlic cloves, flattened and peeled

1 green capsicum, seeded and finely diced

6 tomatoes, diced

1 small red onion, finely diced

1-2 small chillies, finely chopped

Small bunch of coriander, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fish spice:

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1-2 teaspoons chilli powder (I use cayenne pepper)

Method

For the salsa, combine all ingredients and drizzle with olive oil. Leave the garlic whole to impart flavour – you can remove to serve so no-one gets a surprise in their wrap.

Make the fish spice by grinding up all your spices in a mortar and pestle, adding some salt, before scarring over the fish.

Cook the fish on a hot barbecue or frying pan, being careful not to overcook.

To serve, whack all your ingredients on the table with the flatbread/tacos and let everyone assemble themselves – we like to add some avocado or natural yoghurt.

Enjoy!