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• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Cut off the top of the onion. Then cut it into 4 pieces, in the "X" shape, but do not cut it at all. Leave 1/2 "(1.25 cm) sliced ​​from the base. Rotate the bulb 90 degrees and cut the" X "in the same way. Continue in this manner about 10-14 times. Remember the base does not need to be cut, otherwise the flower will not work, then pull out or cut off the center of the bulb.

2 Place the onion in ice water for 2 minutes, carefully separating the petals of the onion and spreading them out from the center.

3 Pour oil into a pot. The oil should be enough to completely cover the onion. Preheat oil over medium heat.

4 Dip the onion into the egg (or top with the egg if you prefer). Once you have covered the onion with an egg, dip it in the flour mixture.Each petal should be completely floured, you may even need to manually flour some individual petals.

• Eggs and flour mixture should be in different containers. This will make it possible to pour them into large enough containers to roll the onion with ease.
• If you are using dry flour, it can be difficult to coat the entire onion with it. So add some hot water to the flour until it is sour cream, and then dip the onion into this mixture. A small smudge brush will also help.

5 Fry the onion. First, immerse the onion in hot oil, and then after 20 seconds, reduce the heat to a minimum, otherwise the onion will burn. Fry for 8-10 minutes.

6 When the onion turns brown, remove it and turn the heat back on to the maximum temperature. When the oil is hot, immerse the onion in it for 20 seconds. The heat will remove excess fat from the onion and batter.

7 Remove the onion from the oil. Place on a napkin to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle the cooked onion with salt and pepper for flavor if desired.

8 Pour the sauce into a small plate. Place the plate in the center of the onion flower. Serve immediately.

Tips

• There are special devices for cutting the onion in this way. You can find them on the internet. It makes sense to buy one for yourself if you plan to cook lilies from bulbs all the time.
• IMPORTANT: To make a beautiful flower from a bulb, use a single-core bulb. Outback Steakhouse, for example, has an agreement with farms that grow extra-large, single-core onions especially for them. A bulb with multiple cores will not open properly.
• Bulb lilies contain a lot of oil. It doesn't matter how you cook it, but at the end, heat the oil over a high heat and immerse the onion in it for no more than 20 seconds to reduce the fat content. Also try a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• The sauce can be anything you like. You can mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pepper, salt, oregano, and even Tabasco sauce. If you don't have Western spices, try mixing raw yolk, vinegar, chili and a little oil.

Warnings

• When handling hot oil, take precautions, keep children and pets away from the kitchen, do not leave hot oil unattended near fires, and keep fire extinguishing agents handy just in case.

What do you need

• Cutting board and knife
• Bowls
• Smearing brush (optional)
• Frying pan or deep fryer
• Tongs or similar to lower, raise and hold the onion
• Kitchen paper towels
• Serving Plates