SENEGALESE ONIONS
A disclaimer: I am not Senegalese, and I have never (sadly) been to Senegal. Furthermore, I've only eaten Senegalese food half a dozen times. At each of these Senegalese restaurants, we were served a sort-of side dish/sauce/relish made of mustardy onions. It was such a perfect complement to grilled chicken, roasted lamb, etc. We loved it! I have reviewed dozens of Senegalese & West African recipes to re-create the flavor, and I have culled ideas from many of them. In restaurants, this sauce has always been semi-spicy, but it never been as spicy as some of the recipes suggested (ie, two+ scotch bonnets). This recipe is my to-date best attempt (as of 2/9/18). This is a non-spicy option - as I generally cook for a range of lovable but wimpy people.
Provided by Caromcg
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a sauce pan.
- Bring to a low boil.
- Stir, making sure that onions on the bottom do not over-cook or stick.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes. Check by tasting an onion; they should be noticeably softer but still a little al dente.
- Turn off the heat and let the sauce sit at room temperature (I leave it all day, until dinner time).
- Note: I leave the garlic & bay leaf in the sauce, as they continue to impart flavor, but the raw garlic can be jarring for some. Remove it or alert folks. After a couple of weeks, though, the garlic is deliciously pickled.
- Serve room temperature as a relish alongside roasted meats. Or fry up in the roasting pan (using the pan dripping) and serve on top of meat, chicken, shrimp, etc.
- Store the sauce/relish in the fridge; it last for several weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 329.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7
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Alice Tries
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.
Robin lee Malgas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of onions, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caramelization process really mellows out the flavor of the onions.
NiAZzi KamiL
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover onions. I always have a few extra onions lying around, and this is a great way to use them up.
najmul hoque
[email protected]I've never had Senegalese food before, but this dish has definitely made me a fan. I'll be trying more recipes from this cuisine soon.
Qadim Adel
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Asante eugenia
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Dreama Richess
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The caramelized onions are amazing!
B Bennett
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook onions, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. I love the combination of flavors.
Shahzaib hassan Shahzaib hassan
[email protected]This is a great side dish for any meal. I especially like it with grilled meats.
Bilal Ahmed Malik
[email protected]I love the way the spices and onions come together in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Danny Mellado
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
SHAHZAIB JAMALI
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Jayleen Gutierrez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of onions, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caramelization process really mellows out the flavor of the onions.
Khadim Jan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Josette Archer
[email protected]The onions were perfectly caramelized and the spices were just right. I served this with grilled chicken and it was a hit!
Jyoti Yadav
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, and you have a delicious and impressive dish.
Maryan Dukoow
[email protected]This Senegalese onion dish is a real winner! The caramelized onions are perfectly balanced with the spices, and the whole thing comes together in a flavorful and satisfying dish.