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To accompany our blooming onion, we will also prepare a tangy and flavorful dipping sauce, which will require:
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
3 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon of ketchup
1/4 teaspoon of dried garlic
1/4 teaspoon of sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon of dried chives
Salt to taste (if desired)
Preparing the Onion
The first step in creating your blooming onion is to prepare the onion itself. Start by cutting off the top of the onion and using a lid trick to ensure easier handling, which has proved to be highly effective.
After cutting, the onion should be soaked in ice-cold water for at least two hours. This crucial step allows the onion to become more tender and significantly reduces its pungency, making it more enjoyable to eat.