Caramelized Onions

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onion into super thin julienne strips.
  2. 2Slice the onion into super thin julienne strips.
  3. 3Slice the onion into super thin julienne strips.
  4. 4Heat a pot or pan on a high heat and drizzle in some oil.
  5. 5Heat a pot or pan on a high heat and drizzle in some oil.
  6. 6Heat a pot or pan on a high heat and drizzle in some oil.
  7. 7Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the pot.
  8. 8Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the pot.
  9. 9Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the pot.
  10. 10Add a pinch of baking soda to the onions.
  11. 11Add a pinch of baking soda to the onions.
  12. 12Add a pinch of baking soda to the onions.
  13. 13Stir the onions occasionally, allowing them to burn slightly.
  14. 14Stir the onions occasionally, allowing them to burn slightly.
  15. 15Stir the onions occasionally, allowing them to burn slightly.
  16. 16When the bottom of the pot starts to burn, add a few drops of water to deglaze and incorporate the caramelization back into the onions.
  17. 17When the bottom of the pot starts to burn, add a few drops of water to deglaze and incorporate the caramelization back into the onions.
  18. 18When the bottom of the pot starts to burn, add a few drops of water to deglaze and incorporate the caramelization back into the onions.
  19. 19Repeat the process: wait until the bottom is golden brown, then deglaze it again with water.
  20. 20Repeat the process: wait until the bottom is golden brown, then deglaze it again with water.
  21. 21Repeat the process: wait until the bottom is golden brown, then deglaze it again with water.
  22. 22Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, add a knob of butter.
  23. 23Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, add a knob of butter.
  24. 24Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, add a knob of butter.
  25. 25Optionally, add a few drops of soy sauce to enhance the umami flavor.
  26. 26Optionally, add a few drops of soy sauce to enhance the umami flavor.
  27. 27Optionally, add a few drops of soy sauce to enhance the umami flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Baking soda
  • 1 pinch Baking soda
  • 1 pinch Baking soda
  • drops Water
  • drops Water
  • drops Water
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • drops Soy sauce
  • drops Soy sauce
  • drops Soy sauce

Equipment

PotKnifeCutting boardInduction burnerSpatulaFrying panSpoonBowl

Tips

  • The thinner the slices, the quicker it works.
  • Baking soda messes with the onion's chemistry, breaking it down faster and releasing sweet sugars.
  • You can replicate this technique with any vegetable you wish.
  • Adding a few drops of soy sauce can make it more umami.