Monegasque-Style Onions Recipe

Name: Monegasque-Style Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound small white onions, blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds, plunged into a bowl of ice and cold water, and peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine; 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar; 1/3 cup dried currants; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; about 2 cups water; 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; toast points as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1/2 pound small white onions, blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds, plunged into a bowl of ice and cold water, and peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup dried currants
2 thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
about 2 cups water
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
2 tablespoons sugar
toast points as an accompaniment

1
In a large saucepan saute the onions in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until they are browned, add the tomato, the vinegar, the currants, the thyme, the parsley, 1 cup of the water, the garlic paste, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil.
2
Simmer the mixture, adding more water, 1/2 cup at a time, as the liquid evaporates, for 50 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
3
Cook the mixture over high heat, stirring, until the liquid is reduced to a glaze and let it cool.
4
The onion mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and serve it with the toast.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound small white onions, blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds, plunged into a bowl of ice and cold water, and peeled, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine, 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Monegasque-Style Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Monegasque-Style Onions

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