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I've heard that adding sugar kick starts the caramelization.
by gabrielsroka 2mo ago
I've heard that adding sugar kick starts the caramelization.
- ASalazarMX 2mo agoOf the sugar you've just added. Onion caramelization is a complex process, a prime example of the Maillard reaction. It involves several chains of chemical transformations, while the added sugar is only a step away from caramel. https://liptouchfoods.com/why-do-onions-get-caramelized/ https://liptouchfoods.com/why-do-onions-get-caramelized/
- gabrielsroka 2mo agoJ. Kenji López-Alt > An earlier version of this recipe suggested using sugar and baking soda for even faster results. https://www.seriouseats.com/quick-caramelized-onions-recipe https://www.seriouseats.com/quick-caramelized-onions-recipe -- > help things along with a little bit of sugar. In science speak, caramelization is the oxidation of sugars. Here, those sugars are the natural sugars in the onions, but the addition of a small amount of white sugar adds an extra caramelization boost. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/perfect-caramelized-onions https://www.bonappetit.com/story/perfect-caramelized-onions