2 lg Sweet onions; unpeeled
1/2 c Mayonnaise
1/2 c Sour cream
1 tb Chili powder
2 1/2 ts Cajun seasoning; divided
1 1/2 c Flour
1 c Milk
Oil; for deep frying
Leaving root end intact, peel oputer skin off onion. Cut a small
slice off top. Starting at the top of onion and on one side make a
cut downward toward root end, stopping 1/8" from bottom. Make
additional cuts 1/8" from first until there are cuts completely
across top of onion. Turn onion 1/4 turn so slices are horizontal
to you. Repeat cuts, 1/8" apart, until it looks like a checkerboard
pattern across top.
Dip:
In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, and
1-1/2 ts Cajun seasoning. Mix well.
In 1 gallon plastic bag combine flour and remaining Cajun
seasoning. Place milk in small, deep bowl. Coat cut onion with
flour. Dip in milk and then in flour mixture again. Fry in enough
oil to cover onion at 350 F for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Place on serving plate. Discard very center of fried onion blossom.
Place a few spoonful of dip in center. Serve immediately.
