Cook Along with Chef Deniz: Peruvian Style Crispy Fried Onions with Dyana’s Aji Chunky Chili Sauce

April 29, 2021

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Tonight's menu created by Chef Deniz features one of our favourite locally produced products - Aji! This menu highlights these delicious Columbian inspired sauces and finds some super creative ways to use them. You’re going to want Aji in your pantry all the time!

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Charred Chicken Marinated in Dyana's Aji Hot Sauce, Rice and Beans
Peruvian Style Crispy Fried Onions with Dyana's Aji Chunky Chili Dip

Peruvian Style Crispy Fried Onions with Dyana's Aji Chunky Chili Dip

By Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu

April 29nd, 2021

Ingredients:

1 large white onion, cut into 1/2" rounds sideways
100mL Dyana's Aji Chunky Chili Dip
300mL flour
2 eggs, beaten
300mL panko bread crumbs
30mL turmeric
30mL ground cumin
30mL ground coriander seeds

Instructions:

In a medium sized pan bring 3" vegetable oil to 325F. Fluff the onion slices. In a medium bowl mix in the flour, 20mL salt, cumin, coriander and turmeric. Set up a breading station, dip your onion slices into flour, then to the eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs, making sure that they are completely covered. Fry in batches until golden brown and serve with the chunky chili dip.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Yield: 2 servings