Fried Onion Dip

Ingredients:

• 55 g salted butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced ​​into 1cm thick rings.
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup (60 g) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, plus extra for serving
• A pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. First, melt the butter so you can sauté the onions over high heat until they brown. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter until foamy and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
2. Tilt the pan and carefully skim off the foam with a spoon, setting it aside in a small bowl. Pour the clarified butter into another bowl and pour the dark residue into the bowl with the foam. Pour the clarified butter into a large, heavy skillet. Discard the foam and sediment.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is darkened around the edges, even blackened, and crispy in spots, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the honey and garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add the vermouth, bring to a boil, and simmer until the liquid thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Place the sour cream and cream cheese in a bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Finely chop the fried onion on a cutting board and add it, along with the pan juices, to the cream cheese mixture. Add the green onions. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
6. Transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with chives. The dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.