Mezgaldi Of Onions

* Exported from MasterCook *

MEZGALDI OF ONIONS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Spanish onions, sliced
2/3 c Olive oil
1/4 ts Powdered saffron
1 t Ginger
1 t Black peppercorns, crushed
4 tb Cinnamon
2 tb Sugar
2 ea Celery stalks

Arrange onions in layers in a large shallow bowl.
Combine oil, saffron, ginger, pepper, half cinnamon &
sugar. Pour over onions, add just enough water to
cover. Mix well & let marinate for 2 hours. Place
celery stalks crossways in the bottom of a tagine or
casserole. This protects the onions from scorching.
Arrange onions in overlapping layers & pour over
marinade. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon & sugar.
Cover tagine & cook at 325F for 30 to 40 minutes &
then uncover & brown under a broiler just before
serving. The onions should be lsightly caramelized &
very tender.



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