Tempura Onion Straws with Zesty Ketchup
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 Min
Serves 4 to 6 Servings
Difficulty Moderate
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- Packaged tempura batter mix
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Spice Islands® Cayenne Pepper
- Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
- Salt
- ZESTY KETCHUP
- 1/2 C. ketchup
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 1/2 tsps. prepared horseradish
Directions
- SLICE onion in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Prepare enough tempura mix according to package directions to yield about 1 1/2 cups. Stir in salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- HEAT oil to a depth of 3 inches in 4-quart saucepan or deep fryer. Heat to 375ºF. Dip onion pieces in tempura batter, letting excess drip back into bowl.
- FRY a few at a time in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown, turning two or three times. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt . Serve immediately with Zesty Ketchup.
- COMBINE all ingredients
