Simple Sautéed Onions Side Dish
Quick & Easy Side Dish: Sautéed Onions with Just 2 Ingredients!
Have leftover onions at home and wondering what to make? This recipe is the perfect solution! With just two main ingredients and a simple seasoning mix, you can create a nutritious and delicious side dish. The natural sweetness of the onions combined with savory soy sauce makes it incredibly addictive with rice. Even beginner cooks can whip this up in minutes, so give it a try!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (white parts preferred)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 tsp sugar (approx. 1 teaspoon)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 tsp sugar (approx. 1 teaspoon)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the onion and thinly slice it into strips about 0.5 cm thick. Slicing the onion thinly allows it to absorb the flavors better and results in a softer texture.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion, focusing on the white parts. If cooking for children, you can use only the white parts or omit the green onion altogether. Don’t worry about the tears from cutting onions; it’s a natural compound!
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add about two swirls of cooking oil. A well-heated pan helps shorten cooking time and prevents ingredients from burning.
Step 4
Immediately add the sliced onions to the hot pan. Adding them to a hot pan helps to bring out their natural sweetness.
Step 5
Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and slightly golden. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy. Pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce around the edges of the pan; this will help caramelize the soy sauce and enhance its flavor.
Step 6
Once the soy sauce has started to be absorbed by the onions, add 1/3 tsp (approx. 1 tsp) of sugar and stir-fry quickly with the onions for about 30 seconds, ensuring the sugar doesn’t burn.
Step 7
Now, add the chopped green onions and stir-fry with the onions for another minute. Green onions can become soft if cooked for too long, so adding them towards the end ensures they retain a slight crispness.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low. If desired, sprinkle in a pinch of toasted sesame seeds for added gloss and a nutty aroma. Stir briefly to combine. Keeping the heat low prevents the sesame seeds from burning.
Step 9
Remove the sautéed onions from the heat, let them cool slightly, and then transfer them to a container for refrigeration. This portion, made from one onion, is a perfect side dish size for meals. It’s incredibly useful when you need a quick side dish!
Step 10
Enjoy your delicious sautéed onions! And after your meal, don’t forget to clean up the kitchen. A clean kitchen is the perfect start to your next culinary adventure.
