Momofuku Roasted Onions
From Momofuku's Cookbook
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
3
Tools Needed
2
Ingredients
- 6 onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other neutral oil(optional)
- 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1
Heat grapeseed oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced onions to the hot pan. Let them cook undisturbed.
Step 3
Carefully toss the onions and season them with kosher salt. Continue to cook, flip, and turn the onions.
Step 4
For the next 15 minutes, allow the onions at the bottom to cook, utilizing the weight from the top. Do not press down on the onions with a spatula. Turn the entire pile every 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Once the onions have significantly reduced and become soft, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue turning the pile every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and burning. After approximately 50 minutes of total cooking time (from when onions were added), the onions should have a definite sweetness, a deep roasted flavor, and a texture that’s just this side of mushy.