GLAZED ONIONS AGRODOLCE
These onions agrodolce, or sweet-and-sour onions, are a perfect example of how I cook in Italy. I buy my produce from the local town and season it with garden herbs and wild fennel from the hillsides. This creates an enticing and organic dish.
Provided by Nancy Silverton
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover the bottom of a medium, heavy-bottomed baking dish with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and fennel fronds. Season with salt.
- Cut the onions in quarters lengthwise. Trim the root ends of the onions, still leaving them intact. Lay the onions cut side down in the baking dish in concentric circles, fitting them closely together. Nestle a fresh bay leaf between every few onion halves and top with the sage. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Season with salt.
- Cover the pan with heavy-duty, restaurant-grade plastic wrap, which won't melt in the oven, and then aluminum foil. (Conventional plastic wrap will melt in the oven, so if you do not have restaurant-grade plastic wrap, skip it.) Put the onions in the oven until they're softened, about 40 minutes.
- To check for doneness, remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully lift up one segment of the foil and plastic if you're using it, taking care not to burn yourself from the steam that arises from the pan; use a small sharp knife to check to see if the onions are tender. Otherwise, return the foil and plastic and return the onions to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until they're tender.
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Gewin Botha
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can have a delicious side dish in no time.
Rasheda Akhter
[email protected]These onions are a great way to add a little something extra to your dishes. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Pradip kumar Sah
[email protected]I've made these onions several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to impress your guests.
Holly Dains
[email protected]These onions are a great addition to any cheeseboard. They're sweet and tangy and they go perfectly with cheese.
Susima Ablog Rafanan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of onions, but I actually really enjoyed these. They're not too overpowering and they have a nice sweetness to them.
Habibur Rahman Lisan
[email protected]These onions are a great way to use up leftover onions. I always have a few onions lying around and this is a great way to use them up.
moskan singa
[email protected]I love the way these onions look on a plate. They're so colorful and they really add a festive touch to any meal.
Man Papa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the onions turned out perfectly. They were caramelized and had a nice tangy flavor.
Noor Saba
[email protected]These onions are a great way to add a little sweetness and acidity to your dishes. I've used them in salads, sandwiches, and even as a topping for pizza.
Ange Medina
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect when I made these onions, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.
Travis Stinson
[email protected]These onions are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love serving them as a side dish or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.
Ahmad Attaullah
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and sour in this dish. The onions are caramelized to perfection and the balsamic vinegar adds a nice tang.
Hailey
[email protected]These glazed onions are a revelation! They're sweet, tangy, and a little bit savory, and they go perfectly with roasted chicken or pork.