How do I cut a blooming onion?
A blooming onion is a deep fried onion which opens up during frying to resemble a flower.
Obviously, I start with a giant onion. How do I cut it?
Best Answer
- Slice off 1/2" of the top of the onion (opposite the root)
- Place onion root side up, and make slices all the way through, staying at least 1/2" away from the root
- Flip it over and spread apart the leaves
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Alternatively, if you're willing to drop a few hundred dollars, you can buy a bloomin' onion cutter. This is what restaurants use. There are cheaper alternatives, but I can't vouch for their quality or ease of use.
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Why do you put a blooming onion in ice water?
Now here's where the cold ice water comes in. Place the onion in upside down (root end up). Let this soak for one hour. The soaking is necessary to allow the petals to get larger and stronger.How do you use an onion blossom cutter?
Place the onion with the cut side against the cutting board and the hairy end on top. Cut off all four sides around the hairy end. You'll essentially have a core in the middle, which you won't be using. Slice the four cut pieces into two or more segments to make them petal-sized.How do you cut onions for onion petals?
But where do they get onions big enough to make this dish? Bloomin' Onions are made from super-colossal onions, which can grow to twice the size of a medium-sized onion at around 4 1/2 inches or larger.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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