Cook Along with Chef Deniz: Superbowl Sunday Menu - Blooming Onion With Blue Cheese Dip And Tajin Spice

Blooming Onion With Blue Cheese Dip And Tajin Spice

By Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu

January 28th, 2021

Ingredients:

• 1 large white onion, peeled, root still attached
• 250mL of all purpose flour
• 125mL corn starch
• 125mL rice flour
• 20mL baking powder
• 30mL smoked paprika
• 500mL buttermilk
• 200mL sour cream
• 2 garlic clove, puréed
• 50mL blue cheese
• 2 limes
• Tajin Spice

Instructions:

• Carefully make 1/4 inch cuts vertically, being careful to stay 1/2 inch from the root. Fluff the layers gently and soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
• Mix flour, rice flour, paprika, corn starch, 20mL salt and baking powder in a bowl. Carefully lift the onion and cover with dredging mix liberally until fully coated. Preheat 1L of oil to 375F in a large, heavy pot making sure there is at least 3 inches expanding space for the oil from the lip of the pot.
• Carefully lift the onion, and lower into the pot root side up. Once it starts to get lightly golden brown flip and fry until golden brown and crispy about 6 minutes.
• In a food processor combine garlic, lime zest and juice, and blue cheese, Correct seasoning if need be. Drain the onion on a wire rack and season with tajin spice immediately. Serve hot.