Baja Fish Tacos

The Batter

• 1½ lbs firm white fish (cod or haddock), in strips
• 1 cup plain flour
• ½ cup cornflour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 cup cold lager
• Salt
• Oil for frying

1. 01Whisk flours, baking powder, chilli and salt with cold lager until thick like cream.
2. 02Salt the fish, dip, fry at 360°F until gold, 3–4 minutes.

The Slaw

• 2 cups shredded white cabbage
• ¼ cup Mexican crema
• 1 lime, juiced
• Pinch of salt

1. 01Toss. Keep it sharp, not soggy.

King's notes

• Cold batter, hot oil. Warm batter goes greasy.
• Haddock if you're in the UK. Cod if you're not. Both fry beautifully.