Browned Onion Kugels Recipe Epicuriouscom Recipes

R-RATED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel your onions and cut them in half through their stem ends-longways, if you will. Slice them thinly with the grain, following the line from root to stem rather than cutting the onion across its belly. This is actually important because slicing it the other way makes the path to silky onions a longer one.
• Once your onions are sliced, heat your skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil, then the onions and the salt. Let the onions sizzle for a couple minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon or a heatproof spatula and watch as they wilt for about 3 more minutes. At this point, reduce the heat to medium low. Put a lid on and step away for a few minutes. Give the onions a stir every now and then. You don't have to stand over it like risotto, but don't go for a walk around the block either. Caramelized bits will accumulate at the bottom and sides of the pan, and that's good. Just scrape them up and stir them in. A little color building as you go is okay, but don't rush to brown them. The point is to cook the onions gently, coaxing them through stages of raw, wilted, sweaty, soft, light brown, and finally deeply caramelized
• About 45 minutes in, remove the lid for the last time. They should be a light caramel color. Now, with the lid off, you will need to watch more closely and stir more frequently. At some point you may find that despite your best efforts some of the caramelized bits, verging on burnt, cling to the pan and threaten over all onion ruin. Do not fret! Just add a ½ cup or so of water and use its energy to help scrape up the stubborn but tasty film. Let the water cook out of course. When you're smiling over a soft, creamy, fragrant pile of mahogany onions, you're done.
• Note: R-Rated Onions will keep in the fridge for a week and in the freezer for 3 months.

BROWNED ONION KUGELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, put rack in middle position.
• Cook noodles in a 6 or 8 quart pot with salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes, drain and rinse in cold water, then drain well.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat, brush muffin tins with some butter.
• Add onions and cook until well browned, about 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix onions, noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, poppy seed.
• Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, add to the mixture and mis until well combined.
• Divide the mix into 12 muffin tins and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
• Loosen kugels with a thin pairing knife, let cool 5 minutes before serving.

ONION KUGEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks on high speed for 2 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Add the onions, matzo meal, oil, salt and pepper; mix well. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form; fold into onion mixture. Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

INDIVIDUAL ONION KUGELS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cook noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water, then drain well.
• Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat and brush muffin cups with some of butter.
• Add onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer onions to a large bowl and stir in noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and poppy seeds.
• Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, then stir into noodle mixture until combined well.
• Divide mixture among muffin cups and bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Loosen edges of kugels with a thin knife and cool kugels in pan 5 minutes before serving.