Blooming Onion

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If you like onion rings, you're going to love this blooming onion. The name "blooming onion" stems from the fact that the finished dish resembles a flower.
The onion is first cut to 16 strips that resemble the petals of a flower when fanned out, then coated with well seasoned flour mixture and deep-fried to a beautifully golden brown and satisfying crisp goodness. Not only it is delicious, but it also has a unique appearance that looks great and is fun to eat. With only a handful of ingredients, you can create this unique appetizer in your own kitchen. Serve it with your favourite dipping sauce (chipotle sauce, spicy mayonnaise, or garlic yoghurt).

1 Large white/yellow onion 120 g Plain flour 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika powder 1/2 tsp Sweet paprika powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper powder 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp Dried thyme A large pinch of ground cumin 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 2 Eggs 125 ml Milk 1 kg / Lard for deep frying (or 1l sunflower oil)

1. Combine the plain flour, paprika powders, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme and ground cumin in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk until combined.
2. Cut a tiny slice off the tip of yellow onion, then peel off the brown outer layer of skin. Flip the onion cut side down, then begin slicing about 1/2 inch away from the root. I find it easiest to do 4 quarter slices, then cut each quarter into 4 sections, that's 16 sections total. Turn the onion over and carefully fan out.
3. Holding onion from base, dip in spiced flour mixture, coating petals thoroughly. Shake off excess. Dip in egg wash, letting any excess egg wash drip off, and again in flour mixture, so each petal is thoroughly coated. Pat off any excess flour.
4. Heat lard or vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 175C/350F. Immerse onions, cut-side down into the lard for 3-4 minutes. Turn over and fry for 2-3 minutes or until nicely golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.

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