Fish Tacos

With the increased dependence on processed foods, the lack of home cooking, and the obesity epidemic, I was pleased to hear about the Slow Food Chicago $5 challenge. They challenged people to “take back the value meal” and make a slow food meal that costs no more than $5 per person. We decided to make fish tacos. We found frozen tilapia at Whole Foods for $2.99 and El Milagro yellow corn tortillas for just 69 cents, making it easier to stay under $5 per person. I like to serve tacos family-style, where everyone can fill their tacos with as much or as little as they want. I seasoned the tilapia with cayenne, coriander powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, coated it with flour and pan fried it. It is served alongside chopped tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and green onion. For a little more money, you could also add cheese and/or avocado.

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