Caramelised Onion Butter
TOP TIP: Make larger batches and store for weeks in the fridge
INGREDIENTS
6 medium onions, sliced into thin half-moons
3 tablespoons untoasted sesame or olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt Spring water (if needed)
METHOD
Heat the oil in a cast iron or enamelled cast iron pot. Make sure whatever you use has a heavy lid. Add onions when oil is hot and sprinkle the salt in to draw out the onions’ sweetness and moisture. Saute until onions are translucent.
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Considering the amount of onions, this may take a little while. Add a tiny bit of water if it seems dry or the onions are sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cover and reduce heat to very low. putting a flame deflector under the pot. The heavy lid of the pot will keep all the cooking juices in and the onions should not burn. Simmer for anywhere between 3-4 hours until the onions are completely reduced and really sweet. Serve as a snack, on sourdough bread or rice cakes or use as a tasty topping for your bean burgers.
These are delicious- you will love them.
Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator!
