English Pub Style Fried Onion Rings

• 250g plain flour
• 60g cornflower
• 300ml sparkling beer
• 300ml soda water
• 2 Spanish onions, sliced into rings
• Vegetable or sunflower oil for deep frying

To Make:

1. Place the flours in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the beer and soda water and mix well to incorporate. Whisk vigorously to get rid of any lumps.

2. Let it stand for 10 minutes and then whisk again for 30 seconds.

3. Half fill a deep fat fryer or deep, heavy based saucepan with the oil and heat to 180°C.

4. Dip the onion rings in the batter and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.