Caramelised Onion :
Caramelised onion, an onion that can be used as a sweet and tasty side dish or sauce
is a variation. It is very easy to prepare and can be used with many different dishes.
Caramelised onions are cooked over low heat for a long time until golden brown.
softened and caramelised onions. This process is the onion’s natural
It gives a sweet and delicious flavour by releasing sugars.
Ingredients:
• 3 medium sized onions
•2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
1. Finely chop the onions.
2. Melt the butter and olive oil in a pan.
3. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft.
4. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and stir.
5. Reduce the heat and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown.
This will take about 20-30 minutes.
6. Remove the caramelised onions from the heat and allow to cool before serving.
Caramelised Onion Usage Recommendations:
• As a side dish with meat dishes
• Burgers and sandwiches
• In salads
• Pastas
• On pizzas
• In soups
Tips and Tricks:
• Be careful not to overcook the onions, otherwise they may burn and develop a bitter taste
they can give.
• You can prepare the caramelised onions in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
• To add different flavours to the caramelised onions, add balsamic vinegar, red wine
or orange juice.
Bon Appetit!