Caribbean Lime Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Onion Rings
1 large sweet onion
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
oil (for frying)
Lime Dipping Sauce
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon horseradish

Preparation

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\u00b0F.
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.