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Exploring Different Ways of Cooking Onions
This chapter delves into the various methods and recipes for cooking onions, including a Peruvian dish that uses lime juice to create a vibrant color, and a Sicilian recipe for glazed onions with orange blossom honey and masala wine. The hosts also discuss the transformation of onions with heat and the difference between caramelized and glazed onions.
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