Caramelized Onion Dip and Chilli Crisp

Ingredients

• 2 cups caramelized onions (recipe here)
• 2 ⅔ cups sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• chopped chives
• 1 tbsp chilli crisp

Directions

1. Start: Heat butter in a large pan over medium-low. Add onions, garlic, and pinch of salt.
2. Boost Browning: Sprinkle baking soda evenly over onions. Stir well to coat.
3. Caramelize: Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden and garlic is soft. If browning too fast, lower heat and add a little water to loosen. Finish it with a splash of sherry vinegar. Cool and roughly chop.
4. Mix Dip: In a bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
5. Finish: Stir in onion-garlic mix, onion powder, salt, and sugar. Adjust seasoning.
6. Rest: Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped chives and garnish with a spoon of chilli crisp.