Onions will turn golden and won't burn: a little trick before frying

10.03.2023 08:54

Properly fried onions have such a bright taste that they will not leave any gourmet indifferent.

However, there is a problem: it is quite difficult to prepare the dish so that it does not burn, acquires the ideal consistency and a beautiful color.

Frying over high heat can turn chopped vegetables into "charcoal."

Cooking over low heat begins to resemble stewing rather than frying.

However, one little trick will help you achieve the desired result without any problems: the onion will certainly acquire an appetizing appearance, moderate crunchiness and an interesting taste.

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What to do with onions before frying

Don't rush to put the chopped onion in the pan. The raw vegetable needs to be pre-processed.

It's all about mixing it with a little flour.

So, the chopped vegetable should be placed in a deep container with a lid. A saucepan is ideal.

You also need to add flour there. The following ratio of ingredients should be observed: three to four tablespoons of bulk product per kilo of vegetable.

The pan should be covered with a lid and shaken well to ensure the contents are mixed properly.

The resulting mixture should be placed in a frying pan with hot vegetable oil.

You can safely fry "flour" onions on high heat: the dish will not burn. It will definitely acquire a pleasant golden color and a tasty crust.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief