Ok, ok...I know it's Saturday! I wanted to post this yesterday but after a long day at school, cooking, and cleaning..I just fell asleep! Last night we fried some fresh, yellow squash and a sweet onion for an appetizer. We have done this before but I think this time was the best! We tried buttermilk (instead of regular milk) and a new batter- Vidalia Brand Sweet Onion. Buttermilk is a little bit thicker than regular milk, so the batter sticks to the vegetables a lot better. It looks like this:
We cut the squash and onion into rings, dipped them in buttermilk, and then into the batter mix. Note: This is not what it said to do in the directions on the back of the box! From experience, we have learned to just use milk and the batter mix, and we add some of our own seasoning to the mix. We fried them in a deep fryer at about 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes (or until golden brown). To make this tasty appetizer even more delish, we served it with a side of serrano pepper ranch dipping sauce! Oh, so good!
Get Cookin'!
#1: Can you come cook for me sometime?
ReplyDelete#2: What if you don't have a deep frier? Suggestions? Those sound amazing! I'm growing squash in our garden so soon enough I'll have plenty to eat!
#1: You bring those home-grown squash over here and I will definitely cook them for you! :-)
ReplyDelete#2: Give me a few ideas of what you, Chad, and Brooks like to eat and we'll have a cook-out!
#3: You don't need a deep fryer! The only nice thing about them is that you can fry outside so you don't stink up your house. Ha! But honestly, they are a mess to clean. I have always just used a big pot (at least 6-8 quarts) and fried on the stove. Just heat up the oil and when you think it's hot enough, drop one in to see. If it starts bubbling, then it's ready to go!