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EagleNest
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Mary
Yakima
WA
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 Posted - Jun 26 2009 : 4:31:33 PM
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Just found this recipe. I haven't tried it but it sounds good. Think we'll have onions on Sunday,
Mary
WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION FLOWER
Serves: 4
Whole, crispy fried Walla Walla Sweet Onions cut to resemble flowers are a popular treat at fairs and festivals throughout Washington State. The "petals" of the onion are simply torn off and dipped in zesty barbecue sauce. Try this simple, reduced-fat version which can easily be made in the oven. The lovely presentation and combination of flavors make a memorable plate, especially when paired with good company and a tall, cool lemonade.
2 Walla Walla Sweet Onions
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Non stick vegetable cook spray
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking or roasting pan. Peel the Walla Walla Sweet Onions, cut the bottom level, but leave the core intact. To make the flower design, begin as if you are going to cut the onion in half, from top to bottom, but stop cutting 1/2 inch from the core. Cut the onion this way 5 times to form ten sections or "petals." Carefully loosen the petals slightly by rapping the onion lightly on the work surface, and loosening them with your fingers. Remember that the flower will bloom more as it cooks.
Place the flour, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and mustard in a small paper bag. Spray the onions with cooking spray to lightly coat each petal. Put one of the onions in the bag and gently shake to coat. Remove the onion and pat off the excess flour mixture. Place in a prepared pan and repeat with the other onion. Spray the coated onions lightly again with cooking spray to aid in browning.
Bake the onions in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until tender. Serve the onion flowers hot, with your favorite barbecue sauce as a dip, or as an accompaniment with pork loin, or grilled steak.
Note: For a deep fried onion flower, soak the cut onion in ice water for 30 minutes before frying. Towel dry. Using a large fryer with plenty of oil heated to 375 degrees, cook the coated onion 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well and season again with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal 5:22 |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2009 : 4:37:28 PM
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Thanks Mary  That looks so good! I am going to have to try that soon, I would much rather "oven fry"
I love Galatians!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 8:23:39 PM
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Walla Walla is local for me, lol. I shall have to try this. Thanks for sharing!! :)
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
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EagleNest
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Mary
Yakima
WA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 10:50:33 AM
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YUM!! Finally had a day when I could try making the blooming onions. They were a hit with my DH. I can't help but play with recipes so tonight I am going to add some fine cracker crumbs and a little seasoning salt.
Did anyone else try them yet?
Mary
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal 5:22 |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 11:17:24 AM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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