Made them and they tasted GREAT! My technique needs improvement especially regulating the oil temp. Three pounds of onions makes a lot of rings! I froze the leftovers, then vac-bagged them. They wait patiently in the freezer for another day. Hopefully the frozen ones will retain their flavor. (Also posted on the public page.)
thanks for the report. yes, regulating the oil temp is critical. and as far as the onions go, I really only end up using the central 2/3rds of the onion for biggest most shapely rings.
I love onion rings. These look delicious. For the longest time my favorite was at Flemings. Then I discovered YouTuber Chef Jean Pierre. His technique involves a loose batter, followed by panko. They are one of the few things that I deep fry anymore. They are worth it.
Oh my! This was a SUPER treat!!! THANK YOU! Cecchi’s book is awesome!!! I probably read it based on your recommendation!! Unfortunately, I won’t snag a dinner reservation anytime soon at Cecchi’s just due to location, but i can come close to a damn fine dinner for an upcoming family dinner party. It’ll include a Manhattan made with Michters that i learned from Friday Cocktail Hour during the pandemic, pate as a starter from your book with polcyn, your meatloaf from ruhlman’s twenty!!! and, now, onion rings! i swore off trying to make onion rings at home given a failed sloppy mess years ago! But, i’ve got faith in you and Cesar!!!!!!
What a delightful video! It nicely showed the heart and soul that goes into perfecting a dish.....even the humble onion ring. Also loved Cecchi's lit up energy for creating a space to welcome people in for an experience of eating good food. Nicely done!
A masterpiece of the short food video genre! Onion rings are a moral imperative I can get behind. Before watching it I read up on how many billions the great rulers of my state (California) have spent on our mythical Fast Rail with nothing to show for it and you just got a demonstration how to make perfect onions rings in no time and little expense. Please come to CA and run for governor - at least we'd know our tax money was going to better onion rings rather than Newsom's hair cuts. Although, Michael, you might ask Newsom for his brand of gel.
Ha. Hilarious, Polly. I like the idea of equating excellent onion rings with state public works! (I know, I've got to work on the hair. Next time you're at the Governor's mansion see if you can swipe a tube for me.)
We so enjoy the fruits of your "migratory desires" across the great city in search of hidden gems. Prompted by the mention of the unpleasant cab ride...
"From the high, swaying seat of his hansom he looks upon his fellow-men as nomadic particles, of no account except when possessed of migratory desires."
Made them and they tasted GREAT! My technique needs improvement especially regulating the oil temp. Three pounds of onions makes a lot of rings! I froze the leftovers, then vac-bagged them. They wait patiently in the freezer for another day. Hopefully the frozen ones will retain their flavor. (Also posted on the public page.)
thanks for the report. yes, regulating the oil temp is critical. and as far as the onions go, I really only end up using the central 2/3rds of the onion for biggest most shapely rings.
Made them and they tasted GREAT! My technique needs improvement especially regulating the oil temp. Three pounds of onions makes a lot of rings!
Great Movie, Michael! Thanks. Can't wait to try the recipe.
I love onion rings. These look delicious. For the longest time my favorite was at Flemings. Then I discovered YouTuber Chef Jean Pierre. His technique involves a loose batter, followed by panko. They are one of the few things that I deep fry anymore. They are worth it.
That is really great! I think I have to make onion rings tomorrow 😊
Oh my! This was a SUPER treat!!! THANK YOU! Cecchi’s book is awesome!!! I probably read it based on your recommendation!! Unfortunately, I won’t snag a dinner reservation anytime soon at Cecchi’s just due to location, but i can come close to a damn fine dinner for an upcoming family dinner party. It’ll include a Manhattan made with Michters that i learned from Friday Cocktail Hour during the pandemic, pate as a starter from your book with polcyn, your meatloaf from ruhlman’s twenty!!! and, now, onion rings! i swore off trying to make onion rings at home given a failed sloppy mess years ago! But, i’ve got faith in you and Cesar!!!!!!
Finally!
Please sir, may we have some more? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
That was great! I definitely need to get there soon. Just ordered the book!
I bet his reading makes it even better! Speaking of Table Is Ready...did you get my email about the French Laundry....I sent to michael@ruhlman.com
No! Pls resend!
Is that the correct email address for you?
What a delightful video! It nicely showed the heart and soul that goes into perfecting a dish.....even the humble onion ring. Also loved Cecchi's lit up energy for creating a space to welcome people in for an experience of eating good food. Nicely done!
I love Cecchi’s! It’s a must for anyone who hasn’t been
A masterpiece of the short food video genre! Onion rings are a moral imperative I can get behind. Before watching it I read up on how many billions the great rulers of my state (California) have spent on our mythical Fast Rail with nothing to show for it and you just got a demonstration how to make perfect onions rings in no time and little expense. Please come to CA and run for governor - at least we'd know our tax money was going to better onion rings rather than Newsom's hair cuts. Although, Michael, you might ask Newsom for his brand of gel.
Ha. Hilarious, Polly. I like the idea of equating excellent onion rings with state public works! (I know, I've got to work on the hair. Next time you're at the Governor's mansion see if you can swipe a tube for me.)
The formula for great onion rings is the same as the formula for public service;
Having enough ego to get things done and enough humility to get them done right.
I enjoyed the video immensely! Now I must read the book sure to be filled with stories!
Cecchi's book is fabulous: You're Table Is Ready. He reads audio.
We so enjoy the fruits of your "migratory desires" across the great city in search of hidden gems. Prompted by the mention of the unpleasant cab ride...
"From the high, swaying seat of his hansom he looks upon his fellow-men as nomadic particles, of no account except when possessed of migratory desires."
- O. Henry (From the Cabby's Seat)
lovely. will have to read that. thought it was FSF at first.
Well done, Michael!