Not that it makes a huge difference, but a cheap white wine does an even better job of browning after you have wilted the onions, also, salt the onions before you toss them into the pan and WAIT at least a minute for the moisture to extract.
I strongly recommend cutting up raw onions into desired size and freezing in quart zip lock bags. When needed just add some oil or butter and onions to cast iron skillet. Cover and cook on medium heat. Check often and when no longer frozen remove lid and simply stir a bit. The onions' bound water cooks/steams onions and oil/butter caramelizes. Much less work.😊
I’ve started adding water to my cooking and in my food prep, often water isn’t in the ingredients list for a recipe. I add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of my dish and it adds LIFE and moisture needed. Sort of revives food if you will. Thanks! 🙏🏻❤️
I will try this, but seems kinda bland. I use some evoo w/butter. Add sugar, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. You end up with sweet, oniony, tangy grilled onions for other uses.
Caramelization is when the sugars in the veggies begin to cook and turn brown. U can make the onions taste like candy if youu add 1 tbl spoon of pure maple syrup. I have been doing thing since the early 60s and everyone LOVES them! I put them o. Hamburgers, steaks, hot dogs etc.
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“Half the time” ok so only 3 hours then
Now try adding a teaspoon of baking soda first. Breaks down the cell membranes even quicker.
It is great to hear someone explaining how and why to cook based on science.
She reminds me of Elizabeth Zott,the character from the book 'Lessons in Chemistry ' 😊
Thank you
Thank you, I'd like to try this ❤
You are a blessing madame
Thank u
I learned that mushrooms cook better this way too.
They do come out tasting different though
Isn't that basically taught in culinary class
Not that it makes a huge difference, but a cheap white wine does an even better job of browning after you have wilted the onions, also, salt the onions before you toss them into the pan and WAIT at least a minute for the moisture to extract.
Lan Lam…so wise…so beautiful!
I strongly recommend cutting up raw onions into desired size and freezing in quart zip lock bags. When needed just add some oil or butter and onions to cast iron skillet. Cover and cook on medium heat. Check often and when no longer frozen remove lid and simply stir a bit. The onions' bound water cooks/steams onions and oil/butter caramelizes. Much less work.😊
And here I was going to caramelize onions in the oven. This is so much better. Time for another bag of onions!
I’ve started adding water to my cooking and in my food prep, often water isn’t in the ingredients list for a recipe. I add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of my dish and it adds LIFE and moisture needed. Sort of revives food if you will. Thanks! 🙏🏻❤️
I will try this, but seems kinda bland. I use some evoo w/butter. Add sugar, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. You end up with sweet, oniony, tangy grilled onions for other uses.
can't wait to try this!
I'm always amazed at the many simple applications of the laws of physics and chemistry that most people seem completely unaware of.
can i do this without oil? on a diet so, i dont want to experiment pls help
I make them wilt faster by using the microwave. Or the Instant Pot
Totally using this tonight for patty melts!
Thanks for this tip grandma
you are such a great teacher! I can't believe I want to try and cook. I will be googling how to cut onions without crying!
No salt?
Brilliant ❤️
And on the eighth day…a chemist became a cook, and we all saw that it was a good thing, and gave thanks. 😊
Armenians use that in istanbul cusine, the results are deliciousss😅
I miss some amount of salt, and later on some brown sugar.
Further water works also frying bacon
If you add more water u have Union soup😮😅😅😅
Wait this is basically like a reverse sear for carmelization this works so well
How. Much water do you use?
👀 WHAT A THUMBNAIL 👀
I also add salt so it draws out the water faster and raises the steam temperature for faster caramelization
Nice!
For wilting faster why not “cheat” & use microwave?
I use concentrated beef broth, so much more flavorful than water
Caramelization is when the sugars in the veggies begin to cook and turn brown. U can make the onions taste like candy if youu add 1 tbl spoon of pure maple syrup. I have been doing thing since the early 60s and everyone LOVES them! I put them o. Hamburgers, steaks, hot dogs etc.
Add Salt and Oil with onions and water
Genius!