ONION SAUCE
This classic onion sauce recipe offers a rich and savory flavor, perfect for enhancing various dishes. The sauce features caramelized onions, a hint of garlic, and a touch of flour for thickening, all simmered in flavorful soup stock. This simple yet elegant sauce adds depth and complexity to any meal, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Onions (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 clove Garlic (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or oil) (Originally 'fat'. Substituted with butter or oil.)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Soup stock (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
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Instructions
- 1Finely chop the onions. Mince the garlic very finely.
- 2Melt the butter (or heat oil) in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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