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Blooming Onion

SUBMITTED BY: Joanne Bruck PHOTO BY: weezing22arbok

"A delicious onion sliced to bloom, then coated and deep-fried. The recipe for the dipping sauce is also included."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. Make the dipping sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 dash black pepper, and 1 dash cayenne pepper in a small bowl and refrigerate it until needed.
  2. Beat egg and combine it with milk in a bowl large enough to hold the onion. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cumin.
  3. Prepare the onion: cut approximately 3/4 to 1 inch off of the top and bottom of the onion, remove skin. Remove the 1-inch diameter core from the middle of the onion. Using a large, sharp knife, slice down the center of the onion about 3/4 of the way down, turn 90 degrees and slice again. Keep slicing the sections in half, being careful not to cut to the bottom, until you have 16 sections. Spread the petals apart to make coating easier.
  4. Dip the onion in the milk, then coat well with the flour mixture. Separate the petals again and sprinkle the flour mixture between them. Once you have coated all of the petals well, dip it into the milk and into the flour mixture again. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while you preheat the oil.
  5. Pour enough oil to cover the onion into a deep fryer or deep pot. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. Fry the onion right side up in the oil for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil and let drain in a rack or paper towels. Open the center of the onion wide so that you can put the small bowl of dipping sauce in the center.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MITCH288
if you slice the onion and then soak it in ice water for about an hour it will "bloom" or open... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BAJADON
This is by far the best blooming onion I have ever had. I am now using this recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Shaina_Ryder
This is an excellent recipe. Not only does it make a great "blooming onion", but it also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SEBRING SOCKS
To be fair, I think my onion was too small. The dip is delicious and will use it on other things. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SOLARFIRE
It takes some practice but well worth it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by EMOM1955
We've always loved onion blooms when we eat out, this is an excellent recipe, tastes just like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KDH1408
After seeing a commercial on TV for the Outback Steakhouse, I got a craving for their Bloomin'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by TchrJrHi
This was very good...very similar to other blooming onion recipe on this site. Like them both... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2004 by JAYRYDELL
The batter was quick and easy to make. We had some trouble making the onion "bloom" by hand.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RBROWN998