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This recipe will make [[Onions|onions]] that are very similar to the [[Dried|dried]], [[Fried|fried]] onions you can buy in [[Indian]] grocery shops, but without the [[Fat|fat]]. The quantities given are for a [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]] with a 5-6 litre capacity - for other sizes, adjust the amounts accordingly. You will need a [[Dehydrator|dehydrator]].

This recipe makes about 200g of dried onions.

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|DatePublished=26th November 2016
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
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|Servings = Serves 2
|Difficulty = 1
|TotalTime = 30 minutes
|PrepTime = 30 minutes
|CookTime = None
|TotalCalories = 801
|PortionCalories = 801
|Image = [[Image:Dehydrated caramelised onions slow cooker recipe recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Looks like chocolate cornflakes?''

4.23/5

tastes much nicer than they do!

 [[User:Sue_spins|Susie]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients

| 2kg [[Spanish]] [[Onions|onions]] (topped, tailed and peeled weight), sliced 6-7mm thick
| Glug of [[Balsamic|balsamic]] or [[Sherry vinegar|sherry vinegar]]
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===Method===
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| Put enough water to cover the bottom of the [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]].
| Add the [[Balsamic|balsamic]] or [[Sherry vinegar|sherry vinegar]].
| Pre-heat the [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]] on high, whilst you are preparing the [[Onions|onions]].
| Once the water and [[Vinegar|vinegar]] are hot, add the [[Onions|onions]].
| Cover the [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]] withe [[Foil|foil]] and replace the lid.
| Stir the [[Onions|onions]] once in a while, but try to do it quickly so that the [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]] doesn't lose heat and moisture. You can add a little extra water if necessary.
| Cook until the [[Onions|onions]] are starting to [[Brown|brown]], about 5 hours.
| Remove the [[Foil|foil]], and replace the lid at an angle so that there is some space for the moisture to evaporate.
| Leave the lid like this, stirring occasionally, until the [[Onions|onions]] are the colour you want - anything from golden to dark golden [[Brown|brown]].
| This took me 11 hours.
| Once you are happy with colour, drain the [[Onions|onions]] and keep any liquid for [[Soups or stocks|soups or stocks]] - I found that mine didn't need draining because it had all evaporated in the [[Slow cooker|slow cooker]]
| Pre-heat the [[Dehydrator|dehydrator]] to 60C.
| Because the [[Onions|onions]] will be wet, I suggest you use dehydrating mats or [[Greaseproof paper|greaseproof paper]] in the trays to start with.
| Spread out the [[Onions|onions]] over the trays and dry until crispy, rotating the trays every hour - this can take a further 4-12 hours, depending on the [[Onions|onions]], the humidity and how many trays you use.
| After rotating the trays a couple of times, I reduced the temperature to 50C as my kitchen was getting too hot!
| Once you are sure they are thoroughly [[Dried|dried]], store the [[Onions|onions]] in jars, [[Lock & Lock boxes]] or [[Vacuum pack|vacuum pack]] them.
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Image:Onions2a.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Ready for the dehydrator
Image:Onions1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The raw, sliced onions
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===Serving suggestions===
Use in [[Soups|soups]], [[Stews|stews]], crushed over [[Salads|salads]] or in sandwiches and [[Dips|dips]]. You can also eat them as a small [[Snack|snack]].
===Recipe source===
* I started with [http://www.21stcenturysimpleliving.com/?p=2791 this recipe] from 21st Century Simple Living and worked from there.
===Variations===
You could add some sliced [[Garlic|garlic]] to the [[Onions|onions]].

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