# Caramelized Onions

A quick method to caramelize onions in half the time by adding water and trapping steam.

- Total time: 15 min
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- onions
- water

## Instructions

1. Add water to the sliced onions in a skillet.
2. Crank up the heat to bring the water to a boil.
3. Once the water boils, pop a lid on the skillet to trap the steam and allow the onions to wilt and cook for about 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, ditch the lid to allow the water to evaporate, cooking the onions and causing them to exude their juices.
5. Turn the heat down to medium-high to prevent scorching.
6. Stir frequently to ensure even browning of the onions.

## Equipment

- skillet
- lid
- measuring cup
- spatula

## Tips

- Adding water helps the onions wilt faster by steaming them.
- Trapping steam with a lid helps the onions cook and exude their juices.
- The juices contain sugars and amino acids necessary for browning.
- Stir frequently to ensure even browning and prevent scorching.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFwG7e_o7Zv/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/de65db3b-643c-44af-a2f6-591e662f14ba
- Extracted: 2025-07-28

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