If you are looking for a gluten-free snack that hits the spot, then this is the recipe for you. Ground chickpea flour is a great alternative to all purpose flour, especially for those with gluten allergies. The batter is slightly sweet and nutty with a hint of smoky flavor, which tastes great with a little sriracha mayo or even just plain old fashioned ketchup. They are also perfect for a game day party on the weekend or just sharing them with a friend with an ice cold beer.
Ingredients: For the Onion Rings:
3-6 cups vegetable or coconut oil for frying (or as needed)
1 cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3/4 cup water
1 large Vidalia onion
Creole seasoning salt
For the Cilantro Lime Mayo Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup vegan mayo
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions:
To ready the cilantro lime mayo, simple mix together the lime, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large deep pot or dutch oven, pour in enough oil to completely submerge the onion rings, about 2-4 inches. Heat oil over medium/high heat to 365ºF . You can also test oils readiness by dropping an onion ring into the oil. If the bagttered covered onion ring immediately bubbles and begins to fry, turning a golden brown, then the oil is ready. If not, wait a few minutes and try again.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together chickpea flour,baking powder, garlic salt, paprika, pepper and water. Set aside to thicken to the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
Using a fork or tongs, dredge onion slices until evenly coated in the batter. Let excess batter drip off, but leave enough so that the onion ring is well coated. Drop it into the heated oil and let fry about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove cooked rings from oil and let cool on a paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Continue to cook the rings in batches until finished, adding oil to the pan as needed to keep the depth. Be sure to bring the oil back up to temperature after adding extra and before adding new rings.
While the onions ares still hot and draining on the paper towels, sprinkle of with a dusting of Creole seasoning. Serve with cilantro mayonnaise or your favorite condiment.
Photo: Vanessa Rees
Fall is the time when we’re really excited to get back into our kitchens and spend some time tinkering again: making long-simmered stews and sauces, braising, baking, and other forms of cooking that we eschew in hotter weather. Luckily, the cooler temperatures bring a whole slew of seasonal goodies to cook with, from crisp apples and juicy pears to hearty greens, sweet root vegetables, and sturdy winter squash. Make the most of what you’ll find at the markets this autumn with our comprehensive guide for buying, storing, and preparing the season’s best produce, plus plenty of recipe ideas to put it all to use.
Mustard has the ability to make bland dishes more interesting and it can be used with all types of meats, poultry and seafood. Dishes prepared with Dijon mustard are usually called “à la dijonnaise” and there is a reason for that, but I am getting ahead of myself.
Mustard is an ancient spice — one of the world’s most popular seasonings. The Chinese have grown mustard for more than 3,000 years and the Egyptians popped the seeds into their mouths when eating meat. It was the Romans who brought the seeds to France, sprinkling them along the roads where the plants flourished.
At first, mustard was considered a medicinal plant rather than a culinary one. In the 6th century B.C., Greek scientist Pythagoras applied mustard to relieve scorpion stings. One hundred years later, Hippocrates used mustard in a variety of medicines.
Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region in France and without a doubt, the mustard capital of the world. It was not until the 14th century that this condiment was officially called “mustard”. In 1382 the French Duke of Burgundy granted a coat of arms to the city of Dijon bearing the motto “Moult Me Tarde” -meaning “much awaits me”. And by this time, dijon gained its reputation as the home of the master mustard makers in Dijon mustard was considered the condiment of the kings. In 1777 the Dijon mustard firm was founded when Monsieur Grey developed a secret recipe for strong mustard made with white wine. When he formed a partnership with financier Monsieur Poupon — voilà! — Grey Poupon mustard was born! Today at 32 rue de la Liberté in Dijon, one can visit the Grey Poupon building.
The chicken drumstick is a favorite among home cooks, mainly because it’s juicy and easy to brown.You can also use chicken thighs, to make this delicious mustard flavored stew—thickened with tangy crème fraîche—so that all the meat cooks at the same rate.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
4 medium chicken drumsticks
4 medium chicken thighs
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup finely shallots (or onions)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine (or low sodium chicken broth)
1 Tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
Crusty bread, for serving
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the butter to the skillet. Season the chicken drumsticks and thighs with salt and pepper, add them to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the skillet by adding the wine (or broth) and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a platter, cover and keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk the mustard with the crème fraîche and tarragon. Whisk the mixture into the skillet and simmer the sauce over moderate heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the sauce and warm over low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. To serve family style, place the drumsticks and thighs on a large platter and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the fresh tarragon. Serve with a good crusty, rustic bread.
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