Super quick post today 'cause I'm in the midst of planning this massive week of posts (hint: studio ghibli). This is the first in a series I'd like to call 'Back to Basics', simple recipes that can be used everyday, with ingredients that you've probably got in the cupboard. So let's get started!
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| I'm pretty sure everyone knows how to fry onions |
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| But you'd be surprised, once I burnt a whole pan of onions to charcoal |
The thing I like about the recipe is that it's so adaptable; as it stands now, this recipe makes a sweet, sticky caramelised onion, but it's a matter of playing around with the proportions until you find something that works for you! You can decrease the sugar, increase the vinegar, or play around with the types of sugars that you use. I find brown sugar gives the best result because it imparts a richer caramel flavour, whereas regular white sugar lacks the molassy flavour, but it all comes down to personal preference.
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| IT BEGINS |
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| sho schweet and schticky |
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| Reduced in volume, increased in stickiness |
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| So good |
Also with Christmas coming up, why not give the gift of onion breath via caramelised onions? I'm planning to make this in bulk, then pack it into jars and distribute with home-made dukkah. Just be sure to sterilise the jars first: either by placing them in boiling water for ~10 minutes, then letting them steam dry; using an oven for jars with non-plastic lids; or a dishwasher on the highest temperature setting. Wrap the jars with some twine and festive ribbon, and voila!
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| Put it into your sandwich for a BOLT: bacon, onion, lettuce and tomato |
