Onion Oil

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Onion Oil
45 min.
5
185kcal

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Onion oil is a delightful and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, perfect for enhancing the flavors of a variety of dishes. This aromatic oil, infused with the rich sweetness of caramelized onions, is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Imagine drizzling this golden elixir over your favorite stir-fries, salads, or roasted vegetables, instantly elevating their taste and aroma. The process of making onion oil is simple yet rewarding, taking just 45 minutes to create a batch that serves up to five people. With a caloric content of 185 kcal per serving, it’s a flavorful way to add depth to your meals without compromising on health.

As you cook the onions to a perfect golden brown, the kitchen fills with a mouthwatering scent that will have everyone eagerly anticipating the final product. Once strained, the oil can be stored at room temperature for a week or refrigerated for up to three months, allowing you to enjoy its delightful flavor long after you’ve made it. The fried onions, a byproduct of this process, can also be saved and used as a crunchy topping for soups, salads, or even as a snack on their own.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this onion oil recipe is sure to impress and inspire you to explore new culinary horizons!

Ingredients

  • cups onion very thinly sliced
  • 1.8 cups vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • sieve
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat a wok over high heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the peanut oil and onions, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring and turning the onions often to prevent burning and to ensure even browning. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes more, or until the onions turn light brown.
  3. Turn off the heat. Strain the oil through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl, pressing the onions with a ladle as they drain. Allow the oil to cool to room temperature. Set the fried onions aside to cool.
  4. Pour the cooled oil into a sterilized glass jar and close tightly. The oil will keep at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerated for up to 3 months.
  5. Transfer the fried onions to a plastic container, cover, and refrigerate. They will keep for up to 3 months.
  6. From Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo. Text copyright © 2009 by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo; photographs copyright © 2009 by Susie Cushner. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein2.95%
Fat71.97%
Carbs25.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.4
Glycemic Load
2.64
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.8560869455661%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
6.41mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
25.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.86kcal
9.24%
Fat:15.25g
23.46%
Saturated Fat:2.61g
16.31%
Carbohydrates:11.96g
3.99%
Net Carbohydrates:9.78g
3.56%
Sugar:5.43g
6.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.12mg
0.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.41g
2.82%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
16%
Vitamin C:9.47mg
11.48%
Fiber:2.18g
8.7%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.26%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.68%
Folate:24.32µg
6.08%
Potassium:186.88mg
5.34%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.93%
Phosphorus:37.12mg
3.71%
Magnesium:12.8mg
3.2%
Calcium:29.44mg
2.94%
Copper:0.05mg
2.5%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.03%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Iron:0.27mg
1.52%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.46%
Source:Epicurious