Onion rings with sweet and sour sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Onion rings in sweet and sour sauce are a refined appetizer of Bashkir cuisine, combining a crispy golden crust and rich flavor. Onion rings are dipped in a light airy batter and deep-fried to perfect crispness. A fragrant sauce made from ricotta, ketchup, and spices adds zest and richness to the dish. This dish is perfect for friendly gatherings or cozy evenings, creating a balance between sweetness and spiciness. Bashkir cuisine is renowned for its blend of traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, creating warm, homely flavors passed down through generations.
1
Heat the fryer or a deep pan filled one-third with sunflower oil to 190 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, you can check the temperature by dropping a piece of bread into the oil. At the right temperature, the bread will brown in 40 seconds.
- Vegetable oil: 500 ml
2
Peel the onion and cut it into 1 cm thick rings. In a suitable container, sift the flour and make a well in the center. Pour in the sparkling water and quickly mix the batter. Add spices to taste.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Carbonated water: 200 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Dip the onion rings in batter, lower them into heated oil for 2-3 minutes, and fry until golden brown. Place on a kitchen paper towel to drain.
- Red onion: 1 head
4
In a convenient container, place ricotta, ketchup, chopped chives, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce. Add spices and mix well. Transfer the sauce to sauce dishes, place them on serving plates, and arrange fried onion rings nearby. Serve hot.
- Ricotta cheese: 100 g
- Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Chives: 2 tablespoons
- TABASCO®: 0.5 teaspoon
- Worcestershire sauce: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste