Ingredients

  • 1 lime, halved
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 medium shallot, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ripe, firm avocados
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • Pickled red cabbage
  • Tomato salsa
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Method

  • Squeeze the lime into the yogurt.
  • Stir in the cilantro and shallot.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut around the lengthwise circumference of the avocados and twist them open.
  • If youve never done this, check out CHOWs how-to .
  • Tap the pit with your knife to remove it.
  • Slice each avocado half into four lengthwise slices in the shell, and use a spoon to neatly scoop out the slices.
  • Place the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls; arrange them in that order.
  • Dust an avocado slice in the flour to completely cover, then gently shake off the excess.
  • Next, dip it into the eggmake sure its completely coated.
  • Finally, dip it into the breadcrumbs and coat it thoroughly.
  • Set aside on a plate and continue until all the slices are done.
  • Heat the oil in a deep, heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • With a slotted spoon gently place half of the avocado slices into the hot oil and cook for a couple minutes on the first side.
  • Carefully turn them over and cook a couple more minutes, until theyre an even golden brown.
  • Using the slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the avocado slices to paper towels to drain.
  • Toast the tortillas directly over a low gas burner, or in a hot skillet.
  • Top each tortilla with pickled red cabbage and yogurt-cilantro dressing.
  • Place two fried avocado slices on top and spoon on some tomato salsa.
  • Squeeze lime over the top and serve immediately.