Peel the Vidalia onion, leaving the root intact. Carefully separate the layers, creating a 'blossom' shape. Gently press to loosen layers.
Prepare the Batter: In a chilled bowl, whisk together Rice Flour, Cornstarch, White Pepper, and Sea Salt. Gradually whisk in chilled Sparkling Water and White Wine until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be light and airy.
Heat Peanut Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
Dip the onion blossom into the Batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Work quickly to maintain batter temperature.
Carefully lower the battered onion into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and exceptionally crispy. Monitor oil temperature closely.
Remove the onion blossom from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
While the onion is draining, prepare the Dipping Sauce by combining Aioli, Black Truffle Oil, Smoked Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the Awesome Blossom immediately with the Dipping Sauce.
Ingredients
6
1225 gVidalia Onion
1 cup120 gRice Flour
1/2 cup60 gCornstarch
1/4 cup60 mLSparkling Water (chilled)
1/4 cup60 mLDry White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
1 tsp5 mLWhite Pepper
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSea Salt
4 cups950 mLPeanut Oil
1/3 cup80 mLHomemade Aioli
1 tbsp15 mLBlack Truffle Oil
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSmoked Paprika
Pinch0.125 mLCayenne Pepper
Equipment
Large Bowl (chilled)
Large Pot
Wire Rack
Paper Towels
Thermometer
Spider Strainer
Instructions
Peel the Vidalia onion, leaving the root intact. Carefully separate the layers, creating a 'blossom' shape. Gently press to loosen layers.
Prepare the Batter: In a chilled bowl, whisk together Rice Flour, Cornstarch, White Pepper, and Sea Salt. Gradually whisk in chilled Sparkling Water and White Wine until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be light and airy.
Heat Peanut Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
Dip the onion blossom into the Batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Work quickly to maintain batter temperature.
Carefully lower the battered onion into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and exceptionally crispy. Monitor oil temperature closely.
Remove the onion blossom from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
While the onion is draining, prepare the Dipping Sauce by combining Aioli, Black Truffle Oil, Smoked Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the Awesome Blossom immediately with the Dipping Sauce.
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