INGREDIENTS
1 kg red onions;
45 ml (3 tablespoons) olive oil;
60 ml (¼ cup) balsamic vinegar;
50 g (3 tablespoons) brown sugar;
Salt and pepper to taste.
PREPARATION
- Cut each onion in half lengthwise and remove the first outer layer.
- Cut the onions into half rings and transfer them to a bowl.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and reduce the heat as low as possible.
- Cook the onions, covered, for about 20 minutes, taking care to stir them often to prevent them from burning.
- Season the onions with salt, sugar and pepper. Stir, cover and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a pot of onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- When all the liquid has evaporated and the onions become soft and gelatinous, they are ready.
- Toast some slices of baguette and serve with caramelized onions.