Caramelized Gochujang Onions – Easy Recipe That Tastes Like Meat

Steps

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   Cut 4 medium-sized onions into thick matchsticks. To minimize eye irritation, chill the onions in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before cutting.
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   Heat a large skillet with generous cooking oil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru and toast for about 2 minutes to infuse the oil with chili flavor.
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   Add all the sliced onions to the hot oil. Season with black pepper and begin stir-frying. This step imparts a charred flavor and a glossy coating to the onions.
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   Once the onions have started to soften, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon gochujang, and 1 tablespoon gochugaru in a bowl and stir well.
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   Pour the sauce mixture into the onions and stir evenly. Continue cooking until the onions fully absorb the sauce. Adjust the cooking time to your preference—turn off the heat earlier if you prefer crunchier onions.
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   Taste and adjust seasoning with a splash of soy sauce or salt if needed. Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil and generously sprinkle sesame seeds to finish.
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   Serve the hot caramelized onions over a bowl of steaming rice with a fried egg on the side. Eat immediately while hot for the best flavor.
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