Jose Garces’ fish tacos offer a taste of tradition

Plantain-crusted halibut:
In a fryer or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, deep-fry plantain slices until golden brown. Remove plantain slices from oil; season with salt and pepper. Drain and allow to cool. In a food processor, process plantain slices until coarse. Store in a cool dry place. (If using Goya brand plantain chips, simply process in food processor until coarse.)

Season halibut with salt and pepper. To bread halibut, arrange 3 large bowls in a line. Place flour in first bowl. Whisk eggs in second bowl. Place plantain crust in third bowl. Coat halibut with flour and shake off excess. Then coat halibut in egg, shaking off excess. Finally, coat halibut with plantain crust. Shake off excess and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Chipotle remoulade:
In a blender, combine chipotle chiles and lime juice. Puree until smooth. In a bowl, combine chipotle mixture with mayonnaise, capers, scallions, chives and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Remoulade can be refrigerated for up to two days.

Pickled cabbage:
In a plastic container, combine salt, sugar and vinegar. Add cabbage. Pickle for at least one day, covered and refrigerated.

Putting it all together:
In a fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil to 375°F. Fry plantain-crusted halibut until golden brown, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper

At the same time, heat a cast-iron pan or a griddle plate over medium heat. Spray with vegetable oil to coat. Place tortillas on the pan and heat each side for 15 seconds. Remove the tortillas, but keep the pan over heat.

Coat 1 side of each tortilla with 1 tablespoon chipotle remoulade. On top of the remoulade place 2 tablespoons pickled cabbage. Add a piece of halibut and an avocado slice to each tortilla. Top fish with a squeeze of fresh lime, then roll up the tortilla and secure in the middle with a piece of cornhusk. Place the tacos back on the pan or griddle plate and toast each side until slightly browned, about 10 seconds per side.