Directions
- 1Slice the onion into super thin julienne strips.
- 2Heat a pot or pan on a high heat and drizzle in some oil.
- 3Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the pot.
- 4Add a pinch of baking soda to the onions.
- 5Stir the onions occasionally, allowing them to burn slightly.
- 6When the bottom of the pot starts to burn, add a few drops of water to deglaze and incorporate the caramelization back into the onions.
- 7Repeat the process: wait until the bottom is golden brown, then deglaze it again with water.
- 8Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, add a knob of butter.
- 9Optionally, add a few drops of soy sauce to enhance the umami flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Baking soda
- drops Water
- Butter
- 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.
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