Caribbean Lime Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
• Chill for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Cut onion into 1/2 in. slices; separate into rings. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne. Combine egg and buttermilk stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Dip onion rings into batter. Fry a few at a time for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels(keep warm in a 300° oven). , In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with onion rings. Serve immediately.