Cipolline in Agrodolce
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cipolline (little white onions)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tbsp sugar (or more to taste if using red/white wine vinegar)
- pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil, and add the onions
- Lower to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes
- Drain and peel the onions
- Meanwhile in a saucepan, warm the olive oil with the bay leaves
- Turn the peeled onions in the olive oil and sautee for 5 minutes or until just browned
- Add the vinegar and sugar; raise the heat slightly and cook stirring frequently until the vinegar-sugar mixture starts to caramelize, (about 2 minutes)
- Remove from heat and discard bay leaves
- Turn the onions gently to coat thoroughly with syrupy mixture
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool
- Serve at room temperature