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Indeed, I said "saute" instead of "carmelize", and that's an error. But I assure you I've been told some whoppers about how long it's going to take for those on
by Tao3300 2y ago
Indeed, I said "saute" instead of "carmelize", and that's an error. But I assure you I've been told some whoppers about how long it's going to take for those onions to brown even a little bit.
Previously: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36038796 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36038796
E.g. ex TFA:
> Add the onions to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until they begin to turn dark brown and somewhat soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oil and a pinch of the fine sea salt; continue cooking until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes longer.
- SamBam 2y agoRight, but the error there is the use of the word "caramelize," which used to have a fairly loose meaning (generally meaning to soften and turn a caramel color) and now people insist must align with the scientific meaning. But the error isn't with the amount of time to cook them. It's with the use of the word. Stick to the recipe's time guidelines. (Also, funnily-enough, the second (highly-upvoted) answer in that thread is me. I guess I've had this discussion before...)