Sautéed Onion Straws With Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce
Thinly sliced sweet onions coated in a crispy batter, fried until golden brown, and served with a zesty creole mustard dipping sauce.
Ingredients
| 4 | large sweet onions |
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| 1 | (12 ounce) can evaporated milk |
| 3 | tablespoons sugar |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄4 | cup hot sauce |
| 1 | cup flour |
| 1⁄4 | cup cornmeal |
| 2 | teaspoons baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon creole seasoning |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon onion powder |
| 3 | tablespoons spicy brown mustard |
| 2 | teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix |
| 1 | teaspoon lemon juice |
| 3 | teaspoons hot sauce |
| 0.67 | cup sour cream |
| salt |
Instructions
| 1. | Using a mandoline slicer for precise and uniform slices (be sure to use the guard and exercise caution to avoid injuries), slice the onions into 1/8-inch strips for straws or thicker slices for onion rings if preferred. |
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| 2. | Once sliced, gently separate the rings for straws and slightly pull them apart to loosen. |
| 3. | In a bowl, combine evaporated milk, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and hot sauce; whisk until the sugar is dissolved. |
| 4. | Add the sliced onions to the mixture and let them marinate for 5 to 10 minutes, ensuring they are well coated. |
| 5. | In a ziplock bag, mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda, Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt; seal the bag and shake to combine. |
| 6. | Heat the oil to 375 or 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 7. | Take a small handful of onions, drain excess liquid, place them in the bag with the flour mixture, and shake until coated evenly. |
| 8. | Remove excess flour and fry the onions until they are crispy and golden brown, approximately 4 minutes. |
| 9. | Transfer the fried onions to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. |
| 10. | Repeat the coating and frying process until all onions are cooked. |
| 11. | Serve the sautéed onion straws immediately with the flavorful creole mustard dipping sauce. |
| 12. | CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE: |
| 13. | In a small bowl, combine creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, spicy brown mustard, dry ranch dressing mix, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, and salt. |
| 14. | Cover the bowl and refrigerate to let the flavors meld. |
| 15. | Yield: 1 cup. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 291.5 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 11.8 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița