onions Recipes
12 delicious onions recipes from around the world
Calçots con Romesco
A beloved Catalan tradition, calçots are sweet spring onions grilled over an open flame until beautifully charred, then served with a rich, nutty Romesco sauce. This dish is a quintessential winter gathering and celebration.
Tarte Flambée (Flammekueche)
An authentic Alsatian flatbread, Tarte Flambée, also known as Flammekueche, features a remarkably thin, crispy crust topped with a creamy mixture of crème fraîche and fromage blanc, thinly sliced onions, and savory lardons. It's traditionally baked at very high heat, giving it characteristic charred edges.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - fish with caramelized onion rice. Sidon's coastal pride.
Mujadara
Lebanese lentils and rice - lentils with rice and crispy onions. Poor man's feast.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - spiced rice with fried fish. Coastal tradition.
Hindbeh bil Zeit
Lebanese sautéed dandelion - bitter greens with caramelized onions. Healthy mezze.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - spiced fish with caramelized onion rice. Coastal classic.
Carne Seca Acebolada (Brazilian Salted Beef with Onions)
A classic Brazilian comfort food, Carne Seca Acebolada features tender, shredded salted dried beef (carne seca) slow-cooked and then sautéed with sweet, caramelized onions. This dish is deeply savory and satisfying, perfect served with rice and beans.
Churrasco Dominicano
Dominican grilled steak - tender skirt steak marinated in a vibrant blend of sour orange, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection, and generously topped with sweet, caramelized onions. Traditionally served with tostones (fried plantains).
Poulet Yassa (Senegalese Lemon Chicken)
A vibrant and flavorful Senegalese dish featuring chicken marinated in a tangy blend of lemon juice, mustard, and onions, then grilled to smoky perfection before being braised into a rich, aromatic stew. The sweetness of caramelized onions and the briny pop of olives complete this classic.
Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish and Rice)
Sayadeya is a classic Egyptian dish from the coastal city of Alexandria, featuring tender fish served atop a bed of fragrant rice deeply flavored with caramelized onions and warm spices. The key to this dish is the rich, almost burnt-sugar sweetness of the onions, which forms the base of the rice's flavor.
Yassa Poulet
Senegalese Yassa Poulet is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring chicken marinated in a tangy lemon and mustard mixture, then slow-cooked with a generous amount of caramelized onions and a hint of spice. It's a beloved West African classic.