Deep Fried Onion Blossom
Canola oil or blended vegetable oil for frying
1 large onion
2 eggs
fi cup beer
fi cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
fi teaspoon baking soda
fi teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oil to 375° F. Peel onion and cut the bottom off. Cut the onion into fl-inch
wedges without cutting all the way through the base.
Soak onion in ice cold water until wedges open. Approximately 7-12 minutes. Drain
onion and pat dry. Mix together eggs, beer and milk. In a separate bowl mix flour,
baking soda and black pepper.
Dust the onion with the flour mixture. Dip the onion in the batter. Re-dust with the flour
mixture. Shake off the excess. Make sure that the onion is completely coated.
Carefully lower the blossom into hot oil being very careful to avoid splattering. Cook for
2 minutes. Turn onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown. Lift
the cooked blossom from the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Vegetarian Egg Rolls
Corn oil for frying
6 egg roll wrappers
2 green onions, minced
⁄ lb. minced white button mushrooms
2 oz. grated carrot
1 teaspoon minced ginger and garlic
2 soaked and minced dried black mushrooms
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
⁄ cup bean spouts
1 teaspoon chopped roasted peanuts
RECIPES
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