Caramelized Triple Onion & Soured Cream Dip

Triple onion power here, with caramelized onions, spring onions and onion powder for maximum flavour. Get your favourite crunchy crisps out and enjoy. 

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 onions, finely sliced

• 3 spring onions, finely sliced

• ½ teaspoon salt 

• 100 g (3½ oz) cream cheese

• 100 ml (3½ fl oz) Greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion granules

• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled gherkins or cornichons 

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)

• freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium-low heat. Once hot, add the onions and spring onions, along with 2 tablespoons water and the salt. Cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions have caramelized and turned a biscuit colour. Set aside to cool.

In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder and onion granules, then add the cooled caramelized onions (without their oil). Stir to combine, then add half the white wine vinegar and the chopped pickles. Taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar or salt if needed.

Serve topped with the chives, if liked, and a good grind of black pepper.

dipping suggestion

Crostini or crunchy ridged potato crisps.

Recipe Excerpted from Dip In by Sonali Shah, Hamlyn, Photo: Cara Cormack

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