How to Make Croatian White Onion Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Croatian cuisine, you've likely come across the delicious and versatile white onion sauce. This creamy and rich sauce is a staple in Croatian cooking, and is often used to accompany a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to pasta and seafood. It's a simple yet flavorful recipe that's sure to elevate any meal.

What sets Croatian white onion sauce apart from other onion-based sauces is its velvety texture and delicate flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • ¾ cup water, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower seed oil
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 37 mins
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Bring onion and water to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer onion and water to a blender; puree until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden and begins to smell like toast, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir onion puree into flour paste. Cook and stir until thickened to sauce consistency, adding more water if necessary, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine vinegar and salt.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 84mg