ASIAN FISH TACOS WITH A TWIST

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ASIAN FISH TACOS WITH A TWIST, COLA REDUCTION SAUCE AND BLACK BEAN CONFETTI! This was for the Ninja Challenge this week. Our ingredients were: Cola, Black Beans and Tilapia This is what we came up with. Heart healthy and full of flavors THAT BURST IN your mouth!!! Even though this recipe was for a "chopped challenge", it's def. going in my cookbook. It's family friendly and HEALTHY!!! What more can a mom want??? I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!!!

Provided by Didi Dalaba @didicoffeegirl

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 30

COLA REDUCTION SAUCE
2 can(s) cola (i used coke zero)
3 clove(s) garlic pressed
3 tablespoon(s) cilantro, fresh diced
2 teaspoon(s) ginger crushed
1 - jalepeno pepper diced fine seeds removed
2 1/4 tablespoon(s) low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) premium fish sauce
BLACK BEAN CONFETTI
1 can(s) black beans rinsed and drained well
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced fine
1 can(s) corn (i used low sodium) rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) finely sliced green onion
1 tablespoon(s) grated lime zest
3 tablespoon(s) lime juce (or juice of half lime)
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried ginger
2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil
1 - jalapeno peppers diced fine seeds removed
- salt and pepper to taste
POACHING SAUCE
1 - bay leaf
1 teaspoon(s) old bay seasoning
1 teaspoon(s) crushed ginger
1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 teaspoon(s) fish sauce
4 cup(s) water
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 pound(s) tilapia fillets
- tortillas, corn (or your choice)
- shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add your ingredients for your Cola reduction sauce. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Reduce sauce by at least half.
  • While sauce is simmering, chop your tomatoes. Add to a bowl, set aside.
  • Rinse and drain your black beans, chop your jalapeno, add to bowl.
  • Add your corn to the connfetti mixture. Mix your dressing and toss with confetti. Set aside.
  • In a sausepan add your poaching spices. Add your water, and bring to rapid boil. Reduce heat, add your fish and simmer a few minutes till cooked thru. Remove, to plate, flake fish.
  • Assemble tacos. On your tortilla, add lettuce.
  • Add your flaked fish.
  • Add your reduction sauce.
  • Top with your bean confetti.
  • Enjoy!

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