FEASTING
MAKES 4–6 SERVINGS
Gluten-free onion rings with pumpkin sage aioli
By Lindsey Johnson of Cafe Johnsonia, cafejohnsonia.com
INGREDIENTS For onion rings: • 2 quarts oil, for frying • 2 cups pancake mix • 3/4 to 1 cup hard apple cider or water (start with less) • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 2–3 large sweet onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 1/4 teaspoon paprika • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon ground black or white pepper For aioli: • 1 large whole egg, at room temperature • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1 garlic clove • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste • 1/2 cup flavorless oil, such as avocado or grapeseed oil
By Lindsey Johnson of Cafe Johnsonia
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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• 4 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree • 1 tablespoon dried, crumbled sage • Pinch ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS 1. For onion rings, pour oil into heavyduty pan with tall sides and begin preheating oil to 350F to 375F. (Clip candy thermometer to side of pan.) 2. Whisk spices into baking mix. Add hard cider (or water) and eggs. Whisk until smooth. If batter seems too thick, add a little more cider or water. It should be thick enough to cling to onions, but not too thick. 3. Lay brown paper or paper towels on cooling rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. 4. Separate onion slices into individual rings. Place 5 to 6 onion rings into
batter. Use fork to submerge them in batter. Remove, letting any excess drip back down into bowl. 5. Carefully lower battered rings into hot oil. Let cook for 30 to 60 seconds, or until golden brown. Then turn each one over and let cook on other side until golden. Transfer to baking rack to drain. Repeat with remaining onion rings.
in a slow drizzle. Mayonnaise will start to thicken and you'll hear the sound change. That's when you'll know it's time to turn off the blender or food processor. 7. Transfer to bowl and whisk in pumpkin puree, sage and nutmeg. Taste and add more salt, if needed. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Makes about 1 cup.
6. In blender or food processor, place whole egg, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic and a little salt. Pulse until well-combined. With motor running, pour oils through feed hole
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