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Fish Taco in a Soft Tortilla-USDA Foods (WGR)
2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 2ΒΌ oz. eq. whole grain, 1/4 cup of other vegetable, and 1/8 cup of red/orange vegetable
Number of Portions: 100 Size of Portion: 1 taco
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Whole Grains
- Vegetables (Red/Orange)
- Vegetables (Other)
INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS) |
|---|---|
Codfish, Nugget, #1040 | 300 codfish nuggets |
Tortilla, Soft Flour, 8", #1222 | 100 tortillas |
Tomatoes, Whole, Red, Ripe, Raw, #4110 | 1 pound + 4 ounces |
Slaw, Cabbage, Seperate Color | 3 pounds + 8 ounces |
Cheese, American, Grated/Shredded, #1306 | 1 pound + 9 ounces |
Cheese, Mozzarella, Shredded, #1307 | 1 pound + 9 ounces |
Salsa, Bulk, #2823 | 3 quarts |
DIRECTIONS
1. | Prepare the codfish nuggets according to the instructions on case or package. Keep them warm until ready for service. CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If the manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations. |
2. | Warm the tortillas according to the package directions. |
3. | For toppings:
Cover and refrigerate each of these, until ready for service. CCP: Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Leftovers should be covered, labeled, and dated. |
4. | Before serving or on serving line, fill each tortilla with 3 codfish nuggets. Serve preportioned cabbage and tomato mixture, salsa, and ½ ounce of cheese on the side of the fish filled tortillas. Instruct students to "build" their own tacos. |
5. | Portion 1 taco with trimmings per serving. Each portion provides 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 2¼ oz. eq. whole grain, ¼ cup of other vegetable, and 1/8 cup of red/orange vegetable. CCP: Hold and maintain the product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Unassembled leftovers should be covered, labeled, and dated. Quick chill within 2 hours to 70 degrees F or lower and from 70 to 41 degrees F or lower within an additional 4 hours. Discard assembled leftovers. |
Production Notes
Use USDA Foods products when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.
If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
"Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals: Preparing Meats" provides seasoning and serving ideas for meats.