Homemade crispy fried onions
If there is one simple condiment that deliciously enhances any dish, it's crispy onion.
Crispy onion is an ideal topping to liven up all sorts of dishes, from burgers (such as these tofu, zucchini and pepper burgers) to creamy soups (such as this cream of zucchini, potato, carrot and leek soup), and even for topping salads and any vegetable dish, whether griddled, grilled or roasted. With its crunchy texture and that salty-sweet note, it gives food an extraordinary touch.
One of the advantages of making this delicious garnish ourselves at home is that we can have it on hand at any time, since it is really, really quick and easy to make, and we can also prepare it with healthy oils, whole-grain flour and just the right amount of salt.
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- Step 1Peel the onion, cut it in half and slice it into thin strips. Then transfer it to an airtight container, add the flour and salt, close the container and shake so that the flour coats all the onion well.
- Step 2In a large frying pan, heat enough oil for frying (enough to cover the onion) over medium heat and, when it is very hot (but not smoking), add the floured onion in batches and fry, stirring constantly, until the onion is golden, making sure it does not burn. Once the onion is golden, put it in a strainer to remove the excess oil and, when it has drained as much oil as possible, transfer it to a large plate lined with paper towels so that it releases any oil it may still contain, making sure the onion pieces are not too close together so that they dry well.
- Step 3Let it cool and, when the onion has dried out and is very crisp, use it in whatever dishes you like or store it in the fridge in a tightly sealed jar.