Geraldene Holt

Oignons Étuvés au Beaujolais

Onions Stewed with Red Wine

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
French Country Kitchen
French Country Kitchen

By Geraldene Holt

Published 1987

  • About

Beaujolais Nouveau arrives here at about the same time in November as the first pickling onions. The two work exceptionally well together. But any of the other primeurs, especially Côtes du Rhône, are just as acceptable in this dish and are often cheaper.

Ingredients

  • 450 g(1 lb) small onions, pickling size
  • 55 g(2

Method

Peel the onions. Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole, add the onions and cook, stirring from time to time, until well coated with butter and just starting to change colour.

Stir in the flour then add the wine. Season lightly with salt and tuck the bay leaves between the onions.

Cover and cook over moderate heat or in a moderate oven (Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F) for 30–40 minutes