why soak a blooming onion in water

[Ui Ui]

I've heard that soaking a blooming onion in water is a key step, but I'm not sure why. Does it help with the flavor or texture? I'd love to understand the science or tradition behind this technique. Any tips or insights would be awesome!

 

[otterlyslick]

I've heard that soaking a blooming onion in water is a key step, but I'm not sure why. Does it help with the flavor or texture? I'd love to understand the science or tradition behind this technique. Any tips or insights would be awesome!

Soaking a blooming onion in water helps it open up beautifully, making it look more impressive and cook evenly. It doesn't really affect the flavor, but it ensures a perfect crispy texture when fried.

 

[potatohead101]

Soaking a blooming onion in water before frying helps remove excess starch from the onion layers, making it crispier when cooked. It also helps the petals separate more easily, giving it that characteristic blooming shape.

 

[Ui Ui]

Soaking a blooming onion in water helps it open up beautifully, making it look more impressive and cook evenly. It doesn't really affect the flavor, but it ensures a perfect crispy texture when fried.

Hey, thanks for the tip! Soaking the blooming onion in water sounds like a game-changer for getting that crispy perfection when frying. Can't wait to try it out!

 

[Ui Ui]

Soaking a blooming onion in water before frying helps remove excess starch from the onion layers, making it crispier when cooked. It also helps the petals separate more easily, giving it that characteristic blooming shape.

Hey, thanks for the tip! Soaking the onion sounds like a game-changer for getting that crispy, perfectly bloomed outcome Can't wait to try it out next time I make one!

 

[Popsickle]

Soaking helps the petals open up nicely!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Soaking the blooming onion in water helps to remove some of the sharpness from the onion and makes it milder and crispier when fried. It's like prepping it to taste just right before it hits the fryer! Thanks for the tip!

 

[Ui Ui]

Soaking helps the petals open up nicely!

Hey, thanks for the tip! Soaking the blooming onion in water helps the petals open up better and can make it crispier when fried. It's a simple trick but makes a big difference!

 

[Ui Ui]

Soaking the blooming onion in water helps to remove some of the sharpness from the onion and makes it milder and crispier when fried. It's like prepping it to taste just right before it hits the fryer! Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the awesome tip! I'll definitely give it a try next time. Making that blooming onion even tastier and crispier sounds amazing! Can't wait to see the difference. Appreciate your suggestion!