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Savoury Caramelized Onion Dip

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  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time55 min
  • Makes3 1/4 cups
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We infused classic French onion dip with umami flavours for a modern take.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, finely chopped

  • 2 large sweet onions, chopped

  • 2 tsp honey

  • 4 tsp oyster sauce

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley

  • 2 cups sour cream

  • 2 tbsp fried shallots, optional

Instructions

  • HEAT an extra-large non-stick frying pan over medium. Add bacon. Cook for 2 min, then add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are brown and soft, about 15 min. Stir in honey, oyster sauce and salt. Cook for 2 min, then remove from heat. Let cool at least 20 min.

  • STIR onion mixture and cilantro into sour cream in a medium bowl. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fried shallots. Serve with crackers or crudités.

  • Make-ahead tip: Prepare onion mixture 1 day ahead. Stir onion mixture and cilantro into sour cream and garnish before serving.

Nutrition (per tbsp)

Calories 37, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 4g, Fat 2g, Sodium 52mg.

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