Onion rings

serves 4–6
ingredients
350ml/12fl oz plain flour
4 tablespoons cornmeal
4 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
350ml/12fl oz milk
1 large egg
8 large onions
vegetable oil for deep-frying
• Combine the flour, cornmeal, onion
powder, salt, milk, egg and
125ml/4fl oz water in a large
bowl. Stir well until there are no
lumps and the batter is smooth.
• Slice the onions across to make
rings about 1cm/1⁄2in thick.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan
until hot. Test to see whether the oil
is hot enough by dropping a little
of the batter into the oil – it should
sizzle straight away.
• Dip the separated rings into the
batter. Drop the coated rings into
the oil and fry until golden brown.
Cook in batches if necessary.
• Remove the onion rings with a
slotted spoon, and drain on kitchen
paper. Serve hot.