Cactus Blossom Texas Roadhouse – One well-known appetizer offered by Texas Roadhouse restaurants is the Cactus Blossom or Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion. It is a delicious preparation, consisting of a whole onion, cut out to separate the petals, covered with a seasoned batter, and fried in deep oil till crisp.
Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom Recipe
Cactus Blossom Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Ingredients
- Onion You’ll need extra-large onions for this recipe.
Seasoned Flour Mix
- 1 Cup flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Onion Batter
- 3/4 Cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 Cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 12 ounces beer (for the batter)
Canola Oil: For deep frying.
Instructions
Blooming Onion Texas Roadhouse Preparation Steps:
- Mix the Chili-Horseradish Dipping Sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, and horseradish sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large stockpot to 375-400°F (190-205°C).
- Slice the onion, leaving about an inch of uncut onion near the opposite root end. Remove about 1 inch of the center petals.
- Toss the onions in the seasoned flour to coat well.
- Combine the remaining flour, paprika, pepper, cornstarch, salt, garlic salt, and beer to make the batter. Whisk until smooth.
- Dip the floured onions in the batter, allowing the excess batter to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered onions into the hot oil using a fryer basket. Cook for about 90 seconds, flip, and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
- Serve the Cactus Blossom with the spicy dipping sauce or any other preferred dip.
Presentation
- The Cactus Blossom is presented like a flower by separating the onion “petals” after frying, giving it the appearance of a blooming onion.
- It’s a Texas-sized, golden-fried onion that delivers a crispy, savory experience with each bite.
Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom Sauce
Texas Roadhouse’s Blooming Onion soup is a very pleasant dipping sauce that complements the golden-fried Blooming Onion appetizer so well. This is the way you can prepare it at home:
Texas Roadhouse Chili-Horseradish Dipping Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared chili sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
Instructions:
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, and horseradish sauce in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the sauce into small condiment cups.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator until it is time to serve it.
Free Cactus blossom at Texas Roadhouse
Occasionally, Texas Roadhouse does have promotions or deals where you can receive a free Cactus Blossom (their appetizer) with some purchases, or they may offer a promotion where you can receive a free Cactus Blossom. But these offers are usually specific to specific times, or they might need them to subscribe to their loyalty scheme or newsletter. Offers may change over time and are not always provided on the official website of Texas Roadhouse, so it is better to visit a local restaurant and ask about offers.
Flavor Profile
- Sudding and spicy: The batsman is seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to give it a delicious and attractive base with a slight spiciness.
- Tangy & Zesty: A Kazun is accompanied by a horseshoe dip of mayonnaise, sour cream, chilli sauce, kennee black pepper, and horseradish, providing a complementary tangy and spicy bite to the crispy onion.
- Sweet and Light: The Onion itself comes out sweet and light in its flavor, harmonizes spices, and contributes to a harmonious taste.