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Onion rings (also called French-fried onion rings)[1] is a form of appetizerorside dishinBritish and American cuisine. They generally consist of a cross-sectional "ring" of onion dipped in batterorbread crumbs and then deep fried; a variant is made with onion paste. While typically served as a side dish, onion rings are often eaten by themselves.
Basket of onion rings
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| Type | Entree, side dish, snack dish |
|---|---|
| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Main ingredients | Onions, batterorbread crumbs |
Onion strings are a variant where the onion is cut vertically first, resulting in strips rather than circles.[2]
A British recipe from 1802 calls for cutting onions into slices, dipping them into a batter including Parmesan cheese, and deep-frying them in lard. It suggests serving them with a sauce of melted butter and mustard.[3]
Many recipes for deep-fried onion slices or rings are found starting in the early 20th century. There are various processes:
The cooking process decomposes propanethial oxide in the onion into the sweet-smelling and tasting bispropenyl disulfide, responsible for the slightly sweet taste of onion rings.[14]
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