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Onion rings with bitter orange sauce

Phil Vickery
by Phil Vickery
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time less than 10 mins  
Ingredients

1 onion, sliced into rounds
50g/1¾oz plain flour
50g/1¾oz cornflour
50ml/1¾fl oz milk
For the sauce
100g/3½oz caster sugar
1 orange, zest and juice only
1 tsp chives, chopped
oil, for deep frying

Method

1. Heat the oil ready for deep frying.
2. Place the onion rings in the milk and then toss through a mixture of the two flours.
3. Deep-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp and golden. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be very dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
4. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
5. To make the sauce place the sugar in a pan and allow to caramelise on a high heat. When it reaches a dark mahogany colour add the orange juice and zest and take off the heat. Add the chives and serve.