Directions

1Heat grill to medium heat.

2To prepare the onion, cut the stalk end off and peel off the flaky outer layer of the onion. Place the onion cut-side down so it's nice and sturdy. Cut a slice within 1 in" of the core from top to bottom. Repeat three more times evenly around the onion (so it's quartered). Then cut slices in the middle of each slice so you have 8 even slices around the onion. Turn the onion over and fan out to make the "flowering" look. *Check out the video above this recipe to see how I cut the onion*

3In a small mixing bowl, mix together 1 Tbl ghee, paprika, and sea salt.

4Rub each onion petal with the ghee mixture and place on grill for 15-20 minutes (being careful not to char the tips too much)

5While onion is cooking, mix together the panko, parsley, ume plum vinegar, and pepper. Sprinkle mixture over onion 5 minutes before removing from heat (or immediately after taking off the heat).

6Remove onion and allow to cool 5 minutes. The "petals" should be sweet and come off easily. Eat as is or dip in your favorite sauce (I love my chipotle cream sauce! - recipe like above)