A Bloomin' Onion

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 2 See also

[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 lrg Onion
• ice water
• boiling water
• 4 x eggs beaten
• 2 tbl Flour
• 1 cup Cracker Crumbs

[edit] Directions

• Select a well-rounded Onion.
• Peel outer skin off.
• Leave root intact and cut off any hanging roots.
• Using a small, sharp knife, divide Onion into four sections by making 2 cuts crosswise, beginning at the top and cutting toward root, stopping about 1/2" away.
• Cut each section twice.
• Place Onion in bowl of enough boiling water to cover it and leave for 5 minutes.
• The sections, or petals, will begin to open.
• Remove Onion from water and immerse into ice water, which will further the opening. *Drain well by turning upside down on paper towel.
• Put flour into paper bag, add Onion and shake gently to coat with Flour.
• Roll floured Onion in beaten egg to cover.
• Put Cracker Crumbs or coating in bag, add Onion, and shake gently to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before deep frying in oil to golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

[edit] See also