[MS.BEHAVIN]

Good evening, Prof!
(CHASTE SMOOCH AND DEPLORABLE HUG)

“Saute the onion in oil and discard”
???
Is dat right?
What’s da point, then?
LOL

[Publius]

(DEPLORABLE HUG & IRREDEEMABLE SMOOCH RETURNED)

The hot oil captures the caramelized sugars present in the onion. Once you have that, you can toss the onion.