How To Make Fried Onions
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How To Make Fried Onions
The trick to making caramelized fried onions is putting in a little extra oil and then some balsamic vinegar. Learn how to make the prefect caramelised onions in this easy to follow recipe.
- Prep:
- 5m
- Cook:
- 5m
- Total:
- 10m
Ingredients
- Onion
- Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
Step 1: Prepare the Onions
Cut the stalk off the onion, but don't cut the root off. Cut the onion in half width-ways. Peel off a layer including the skin, then cut into thin slices.
Step 2: Fry in Oil
Put the onion in a pan on the hob. Add a generous amount of olive oil, and cook on a low heat stirring now and then. When they become translucent and soft, but not brown, you are ready to caramelised them.
Step 3: Caramelise
Turn the heat right up and add some balsamic vinegar. Allow to sizzle for a couple of minutes. When almost burning a little bit, they are caramelised and ready.
Step 4: Serve
Add to a sausage sandwich, quiche, salad, or as a base for loads of different recipes.