Ingredients:
3 cups cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 - 6 colossal onions 4" diameter or larger
seasoned flour, as needed
1 quart Creamy Chili Sauce
Batter Procedure::
Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
Onion Prep: Cut about ¾" off top of onion, peel onion.
Cut into onion 12 - 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom [root end]. Remove about 1" of "petals" from center of onion. ~ Dip cut onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by shaking; dip in batter and remove excess by gently shaking.
Battering Procedure::
Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter; mix batter after standing to blend ingredients.
Frying: Gently place onion in fryer basket and deep fry at 375 - 400° for 1½ minutes; turn over and fry 1 - 1½ minutes longer or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer; serve hot with sauce.
Seasoned Flour Ingredients::
Combine 2 cups flour
4 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic power
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper; mix well.
Creamy Chili Sauce Ingredients::
Combine 1 pint each mayonnaise and sour cream
½ cup chili sauce
½ tsp cayenne pepper
Optionally add ¼ C horseradish.
Remember, these are only tips for you to try it at home.
This is not the Texas Roadhouse Legendary Recipe.
Recipe Type: Copycat
Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse, 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI, USA
Source: http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/rhode_show/rhode_show_cooking/superbowl-party-appetizers-texas-roadhouse-