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Ingredientes
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup minced yellow onion
- 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
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