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How to make a Cactus Blossom at Home




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List of Ingredients




3 cups cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24oz beer
4-6 colossal onions, 4” diameter or larger
2 cups flour
4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pint mayonnaise
1 pint sour cream
½ cup chili sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
¼ cup horseradish, optional


Recipe



Batter: Mix first 6 ingredients until well blended; add beer, mix well
Onion: Cut about ¾” off top of onion, peel onion. Cut into 12-16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom (root end). Remove about 1” of the “petals” from the center of onion.
Dip cut onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by shaking; dip in batter and remove excess by gently shaking.
Battering: Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter; mix batter after standing to blend ingredients.
Frying: Gently place onion in fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 degrees for 1½ minutes; turn over and fry 1-1½ minutes longer or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer; serve hot with sauce.
Seasoned Flour: Combine 2 cups flour, paprika, garlic powder, peppers ; mix well
Creamy Chili Sauce: combine mayonnaise , sour cream, chili sauce and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (horseradish if using).