Blooming onion
DISH CONSISTING OF ONE LARGE ONION WHICH IS CUT TO RESEMBLE A FLOWER, BATTERED, AND DEEP-FRIED
Onion blossom; Bloomin' onion; Loaded Bloomin' Onion; Loaded Blooming Onion
A blooming onion, also called onion bloom, onion blossom, onion flower, bloomin' onion, or onion mum, is a dish consisting of one large onion, cut to resemble a flower (after it has expanded while soaking in ice water), battered, and deep-fried, often served with dipping sauce. It is served as an appetizer at some restaurants.