Fried Onion Dippers with Balsamic Ketchup
Fried Onion Dippers with Balsamic Ketchup is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
Add vinegar and boil over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in ketchup, sugar, mustard, cloves, allspice, cayenne (if using), and salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until it's thick and well blended.
Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Heat oven to 200°F.
Whisk together flour, club soda, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Trim both ends of onion and then peel it.
Halve onion lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges.
Separate wedges into pieces.
Heat 2 inches oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat until it registers 365°F on thermometer.
Working in batches of about 8, toss onion wedges in batter until coated.
Lift onion pieces out of batter one at a time, letting excess batter drip off, and carefully transfer to hot oil.
Fry onion dippers, turning with a slotted spoon, until golden, about 2 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 365°F between batches.).
Sprinkle dippers with salt while still hot and keep warm on a rimmed baking sheet in oven until all onions have been fried.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.