Often honey or sugar is used in recipes for caramelized onions. Caramelized onions in this recipe don't need them. They are delicious and sweet without any additional sweeteners.Add caramelized onions to sandwiches and burgers, pasta, pizza, or even omelets and soups, in short, everywhere you can imagine.It's also a great addition to a cheese plate or any cheese dishes. The combination of salty cheese and sweet caramelized onions is something, you must try it. The saltier the cheese, the more delicious it is.
1,8kgyellow onions (1.4 kg peeled and cut into half rings)
150mlwater
⅔tsp.salt
⅛tsp.baking soda
2tbsp.vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut off the tails of the onions, cut in half through the root, peel.Slice into half rings about 1/2 cm (0,2 ins.) thick. To do this: place the onion with one of the cut sides facing you and slice, holding the knife perpendicular to the root.
Put the sliced onions in a cold non-stick frying pan, sprinkle with salt, add water and oil. Turn on high heat and bring to a boil.When boiling, cover with a tight fitting lid (I used a baking dish). Cook for about 10 minutes, until the water evaporates and the onions begin to brown and sizzle. You can tell by the sound - it will change to a more characteristic frying sound.
Remove the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low.Stir the contents of the pan, trying to move the onions from the edges of the pan toward the center and the onions from the bottom to the top. Now lightly press the onions with a spatula against the bottom and edges. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring. Repeat the stirring, pressing and cooking process for 30 seconds until the onions are soft, quite toasted and a little sticky for about 15-20 minutes.Depending on the power of the heat and desired degree of caramelization - it may take longer, mine took - 25 minutes.
In the free time from stirring, mix baking soda with 1 tbsp. water and stir.
When the onions are soft, quite toasted and sticky - pour in the baking soda and water mixture and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.Remove from heat, transfer to a jar or container with a tight fitting lid.