SWEATING ONIONS

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Sweating onions is done to accomplish for several purposes. Sweating gently cooks the onion to soften its texture, increase its sweetness and to reduce the sulfur content, which gives it a milder taste. Sweating onions for dishes, such as risottos, rice pilafs and braised meats is where the flavor begins. The sweat onions give a natural sweetness to dishes. See the instructions below for sweating onions.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 onion (sliced, diced or rings)
oil (enough just to cover bottom of pan)

Steps:

  • Heat pan over low heat add oil to heat.
  • Add onions and cover to keep onions moist.
  • Remove cover and stir occasionally.
  • Do not allow onions to brown.
  • Cook until the onions are translucent and soft but have not started to brown about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt pepper and herbs if you desire and proceed with the recipe that calls for sweating onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.6, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.2

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