Sweet & Savory Onion Confit Rose: Elegant Plating Recipe!

Name: Sweet & Savory Onion Confit Rose: Elegant Plating Recipe!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3-4 medium Red Onions (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (or to taste); 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Learn to create a stunning and delicious onion confit, beautifully plated in the shape of a rose. This recipe transforms simple onions into a rich, caramelized accompaniment perfect for elevating any dish. Follow the easy steps to achieve a gourmet touch.

#Onion Confit

#Caramelized Onions

#Gourmet Side Dish

#Elegant Plating

#French Cuisine

#Vegetarian

Rose-shaped Onion Confit on a plate

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

32m

Cook Time

42m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

French

No Spoken Language

Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

Close-up of the delicate onion rose

Ingredients

Red Onions
(thinly sliced)
3 medium
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons

Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Brown Sugar
(or to taste)
2 tablespoons
Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons
Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Perfectly caramelized onions ready for plating

Instructions

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Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced red onions and sauté gently.
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Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced red onions and sauté gently.
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Slicing onions very thinly ensures faster and more even caramelization.
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Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
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Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
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Patience is key for confit; don't rush the process for best flavor.

3
Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Adjust sugar and vinegar to your preferred balance of sweet and tart.
4
Continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for another 15-20 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and jam-like.
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Continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for another 15-20 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and jam-like.
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The longer you cook, the richer and deeper the flavor will become.
5
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Carefully arrange the confit on a plate, overlapping the onion strands to form a rose shape for an elegant presentation.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Carefully arrange the confit on a plate, overlapping the onion strands to form a rose shape for an elegant presentation.
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Use a small spoon or fork to help shape the rose petals. A clean ring mold can also assist in forming a perfect circle before shaping.