Croatian White Onion Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 5

Croatian White Onion Sauce for a flavorful twist to your meals

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

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Croatian White Onion Sauce is a traditional Croatian sauce typically served with roasted or grilled meats. It has a unique taste that can add a flavorful twist to your meals. White onion is the star ingredient of this savory sauce, which is mildly spiced with a touch of white wine vinegar and sea salt. The sauce is easy to make and brings a taste of Mediterranean cuisine to your table.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, add the onion and water, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
2.	Simmer the onion until it is soft.
3.	Remove onion from the water and puree it with a blender or food processor.
4.	In a saucepan, heat up the sunflower seed oil and brown the flour in it.
5.	Stir continuously until you get light brown color.
6.	Add the onion puree, white wine vinegar, and salt while stirring continuously.
7.	Add the remaining water, and stir until the sauce is well mixed and slightly thickened.

PROS

This sauce has a unique taste and can be used as a flavorful twist to your meals.

It is also relatively easy to make with readily available ingredients.

CONS

People who are sensitive to onions may want to avoid this sauce.

It may also not be ideal for those following a low-sodium diet because of its salt content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are known to have immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-fighting properties.
White wine vinegar is rich in antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar levels.
When made with healthy fats such as sunflower oil, this sauce can be an excellent addition to a balanced diet.

	1 onion , peeled and quartered
	3/4 cup water , or more as needed
	1 teaspoon sunflower seed oil
	1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
	1/4 teaspoon sea salt