Thick Cut O Rings And Spicy Dipping Sauce Food

RACHAEL RAY'S THICK CUT ONION RINGS WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1" oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Slice onions across into 1" rings and separate, discarding the outer layer of skin.
• Pour evaporated milk into a small bowl.
• Mix flour with seasonings in a pie plate or shallow dish.
• Dip individual rings in milk, then coat in flour.
• Fry in a single layer in hot oil (about 360F) till golden brown.
• Remove to brown paper bag or paper towel lined surface to drain.
• Salt while hot, to taste.
• For dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
• **15 minutes is approximately.
• frying time.

CARIBBEAN LIME ONION RINGS WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel onion and cut into 1/4-inch slices, separating rings.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and stir. Add the flour mixture, and whisk until blended.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy fry pan until temperature reaches 375°F.
• Dip onion rings into batter and carefully put into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning after one minute. Remove with fork and place on paper towels to absorb oil. Serve with Lime Dipping Sauce.
• Lime Dipping Sauce: Blend ingredients well. Make at least 30 minutes before serving.