Fried Onion Straws With Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is such a great alternative to French fries. Goes well with steaks too. I actually like the dipping sauce with raw vegetables as well. This would probably go well with fried okra too. Ingredients:
4 -5 large sweet onions |
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup hot sauce |
1 cup flour |
1/4 cup cornmeal |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard |
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
3 teaspoons hot sauce |
2/3 cup sour cream |
salt |
Directions:
1. With a mandoline slicer for fast and even slices (be sure to use the guard and be very careful not to cut fingers) cut onions 1/8 inch for straws and thicker for onion rings if desired.
2. Once sliced, for straws separate rings and pull slightly apart to break them.
3. In a bowl place evaporated milk, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and hot sauce; whisk to dissolve sugar.
4. Place onions in mixture and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring to coat well.
5. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and.
6. 1 teaspoon salt in a ziploc bag; close and shake to mix.
7. Heat oil hot to about 375 or 350 degrees Fahrenehit.
8. Drain a handful or two of onions; place in bag and shake to coat well.
9. Shake off excess and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Repeat until all onions are done.
12. Serve immediately with the creole mustard dipping sauce.
13. CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE:.
14. In a small bowl, combine creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, spicy brown mustard, dry ranch dressing mix, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, and salt.
15. Cover and chill.
16. Yield: 1 cup.
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