Onion Blossom - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 large lightly beaten egg
1 c. saltine cracker crumbs
vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Peel onion, leaving root end intact.
Cut onion vertically into quarters.
Cut to 1/2-inch of root end.
Cut quarters vertically into thirds.
Place onion in boiling water 1 minute.
Remove and place in ice water for 5 minutes.
Loosen petals if necessary. Drain onion, cut side down.
Place flour in zipper plastic bag and onion and shake again.
Chill 1 hour.
Deep fry in 3 inches of oil until golden brown.
Drain well on paper towels.
Serve with Ranch style dressing, honey mustard or your choice.