Cipollini Onion Kabobs Food

BALSAMIC GLAZED CIPOLLINI ONIONS (CIPOLLINI AGRODOLCE)

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Drop in the onions and boil 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
• Use a small, sharp knife to slice off the top of the onions, then slip off the skins. Trim any hairy roots, but leave the stem end intact so that the onions don't separate. If the onions are larger than 1 1/2-inches diameter, slice into halves or quarters.
• Heat the butter and oil in a medium (8-10-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter stops foaming and begins to smell nutty, add the onions to the pan. Cook 5 minutes, or until the onions are browned, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle the onions with the sugar and salt. Pour the water and vinegar over them (the pan will sputter). Turn the heat down to medium and cover the pan. Cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the liquid in the pan looks syrupy and has large bubbles, another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.

GRILLED CIPOLLINI ONIONS

Steps:

• Fill a shallow dish with water; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Place onions, basil, oil, and salt in a bowl; toss to coat onions. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 30 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread onions onto prepared skewers, weaving basil between onions.
• Cook onions on the preheated grill, turning once, until sweet and tender, about 10 minutes.

CIPOLLINI ONION KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak ten 10-inch wooden skewers in water. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add onions, and return to the boil. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove onions to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Remove skewers from the water. Skewer onions horizontally (not through the root end), fitting about 8 onions on each skewer.
• Place on the heated grill, and cook over low heat until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes.

CIPPOLINI ONIONS ROASTED WITH DUCK FAT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat a large ovenproof skillet with the duck fat and place over medium heat. When the fat is nice and hot, add the onions, tossing to coat, and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to caramelize. Add the thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Stick the pan in the oven and roast for 15 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly charred.

BALSAMIC CIPOLLINE ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook onions in large pot of boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut off root ends, then peel.
• Combine peeled onions, beef stock, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, butter and sugar in heavy large skillet. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Cover; simmer until onions are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon vinegar. Simmer uncovered until syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.