Caramelize
Cooking the natural sugars in food until they brown and turn sweet and savory, like deeply golden onions.
Used for
- onions
- bananas
- tarts
- sauces
In the kitchen
- Use medium-low heat.
- Be patient.
- Add a pinch of salt.
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