[SIZE=16pt]Guinness Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Pecan Smoked Habanero Lime Crema, Sweet Beer Battered Onion Rings, and Black Beans[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]Fish and Onion Rings[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Ingredients:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Fryer – or oil ( 4 – 6 cups) and large pot for frying[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 pounds fresh fish filet[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 large onions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Corn tortillas[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 cups all-purpose flour[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]½ cup cornstarch[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 tablespoon baking powder[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]½ tablespoon paprika[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 teaspoon Joyner’s Tri-Thai[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 14.9 oz. can of Guinness[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 tablespoons Dijon[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 teaspoon honey[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Kosher salt to taste[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Directions: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Heat fry or oil to 375. Prepare fish by making sure all bones are removed and cut into nice size chunks. Slice ends from onions, peel, and cut crosswise to about ½ inch thick. Separate the rings carefully making sure to keep them whole. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Place the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika and Tri-Thai in a large bowl and whisk. In a smaller bowl mix the beer, mustard and honey. Add the wet to the dry and mix well.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Dip the onion rings a few times into the batter shaking off any excessive and place carefully into the oil. The rings will take roughly 2 minutes per side and should be golden brown. Once removed salt and place on a wire rack to allow the rings to drain.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Depending on the type of fish and thickness, follow the same procedure as above changing the cook time to match your fish. Make sure between batches of onion rings and fish you allow the oil the ability to return to 375.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Once all the fish and onion rings are cooked and resting on the wire rack, use a taco mold and cook a few taco shells in the hot oil.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]Lime Creama[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Ingredients:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 pecan smoked habanero[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 whole lime[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 cup sour cream[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Salt to taste[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Directions:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Gently smoke the habaneros with pecan wood or buy if you can find them. Dice the habanero and add to one cup of sour cream. Zest ½ the lime along with the juice of the lime into the sour scream. A pinch of salt, stir and taste. Put in the fridge until needed for serving.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]Black Beans[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Ingredients:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 pound of dry black beans[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]4 cups chicken or vegetable stock[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 cups water[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 medium onion, diced[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 yellow bell, diced[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 red bell, diced[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 smoked habanero, diced[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 tablespoons chili powder[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]2 tablespoons cumin[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]1 teaspoon Kosher salt[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Directions:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Follow directions on beans to prepare for cooking. Add the beans, peppers, onion, stock and water a large pot. Bring everything to a boil, cover and turn to low for 1.5 hours. Remove the lid and add all dry ingredients, stir and cover for an additional hour or longer depending on desired liquid level. [/SIZE]