Texas Roadhouse
How to make a Cactus Blossom at home

Ingredients:

Preparation

Batter: Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended; add beer, mix well.

Onion Prep: Cut about 3/4" 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: 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 1 1/2 minutes.  turn over and fry 1 - 1 1/2 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: Combine 2 cups flour, 4 tsp. paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper...mix well.

Creamy Chili Sauce: Combine 1 pint each mayonnaise and sour cream, 1/2 cup chili sauce and 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper.  Optionally add 1/4 Cup horseradish.