Garlic Onion Sauté Base (Printer-friendly)

Quick garlic and onion sauté adds fragrant depth and savory warmth to many dishes.

# What You Need:

→ Aromatics

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasoning

04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
03 - Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
04 - Sprinkle salt and pepper, stir thoroughly, then remove the skillet from heat.
05 - Utilize immediately as a flavor base or as a simple side accompaniment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the secret weapon that transforms simple ingredients into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
  • Once you master this, you'll find yourself making it reflexively before almost every meal, knowing those five minutes of sautéing will elevate whatever comes next
  • The aroma alone is worth the cost of admission, filling your kitchen with warmth and comfort that signals something delicious is happening
02 -
  • Medium heat is absolutely crucial, don't try to rush this by turning up the flames, high heat will burn the garlic and turn it acrid and bitter, ruining the whole thing
  • The onions need time to fully soften and develop sweetness, skipping those five to six minutes of patient stirring is the difference between a raw-tasting base and a silky, caramelized foundation
03 -
  • Slightly under-done onions are always better than over-cooked ones, they continue to soften slightly after the heat is off, so pull them a minute before you think they're ready
  • If you're making this for a big batch, resist the urge to double the recipe in the same pan, work in batches so each piece gets proper heat and color

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