Onion Butter Without Butter

• dark sesame oil↗
• medium onions, finely diced↗10
• pinch sea salt↗1
• water↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place a small amount of dark sesame oil in a heavy pot and heat up.

2. 2

   Add the onions and a small pinch of sea salt.

3. 3

   Sauté the onions, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Add enough water to just cover the onions.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce the flame to low, and simmer several hours until the onions become dark brown in color and very sweet in flavor.

6. 6

   Occasionally during the cooking process, you may need to add small amounts of water to prevent burning.

7. 7

   When the onions butter is done, allow to cool completely before placing it in a tightly sealed jar and refrigerating.

8. 8

   Use immediately or store.

9. 9

   Instead of using onions, finely chopped carrots, squash, apples, or other fruits and vegetables may be used.

10. 10

    To avoid the use of oil, the water-sautéing method may be used instead.

11. 11

    At the end of cooking, tamari or pureed miso can be used for a different flavor.