Combine the sliced onions in a bowl with the baking soda, salt and brown sugar and mix through. Allow to stand 10 minutes.

Place a skillet over high heat and add the butter and peanut oil.

When the oil is hot, add the onions and brown for about 20 minutes

Add the garlic at the very end.

Deglaze the pan if necessary, with some white wine, vinegar or water.

Remove onions from the heat and allow them to cool.

Mix the remaining ingredients together.

Fine chop the cooled onions and add to the dip.

Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste.

Garnish with chives, parsley or cilantro and paprika over top.