Tired of frying onions for 15 minutes until golden brown? What if I told you there's a way to get perfectly fried onions in just 120 seconds? It's not magic, but a proven culinary secret! The secret is simple: regular baking soda. Add a tiny pinch—literally 0.5 grams—to the chopped onion in the pan after 60 seconds of frying over medium heat. Baking soda, being an alkali, raises the pH of the onion's surface. This accelerates the Maillard reaction—the process that gives onions their golden color and rich caramel flavor. It's a scientific fact! This trick is widely used by experienced cooks to quickly prepare stir-fries for soups, such as borscht, or for sauces like Bolognese. You save up to 80% of your time. Using this method, you'll significantly reduce your cooking time while achieving perfect results. Try this simple life hack today and see for yourself: golden, fragrant onions are ready in just a couple of minutes!