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Recipe: Caramelised Onion Bruschetta With Gruyère
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PHOTOGRAPHS BEN DEARNLEY
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing
20g butter
6 onions, peeled and finely sliced
6 anchovies in oil, drained and chopped
2 sprigs thyme
juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
1 sourdough baguette, sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
150g Gruyère or raclette cheese*, shaved
baby rocket leaves to serve
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy-based frypan over a medium heat. Add onion and anchovy and stir until onion is softened. Add thyme, reduce heat and cover for about 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan; the onion will become golden and caramelised. Season to taste with sea salt, ground black pepper and lemon juice. Brush sourdough slices with extra olive oil and rub each with a cut side of garlic, then grill on each side on a hot grill until toasted. To serve, spoon onion mixture over the toasts and top with cheese and rocket. Serves 6. *These Swiss-style cheeses are available from delicatessens and select supermarkets.
PHOTOGRAPHS BEN DEARNLEY
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing
20g butter
6 onions, peeled and finely sliced
6 anchovies in oil, drained and chopped
2 sprigs thyme
juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
1 sourdough baguette, sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
150g Gruyère or raclette cheese*, shaved
baby rocket leaves to serve
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy-based frypan over a medium heat. Add onion and anchovy and stir until onion is softened. Add thyme, reduce heat and cover for about 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan; the onion will become golden and caramelised. Season to taste with sea salt, ground black pepper and lemon juice. Brush sourdough slices with extra olive oil and rub each with a cut side of garlic, then grill on each side on a hot grill until toasted. To serve, spoon onion mixture over the toasts and top with cheese and rocket. Serves 6. *These Swiss-style cheeses are available from delicatessens and select supermarkets.
TIP
Caramelised onions have so many uses. Follow the instructions in the bruschetta recipe, but instead of assembling the topping and toasts, add a little hot chicken stock to the onion mixture. Place a piece of the toasted sourdough in a bowl, then spoon the onion/chicken stock mixture over for a quick and easy version of that hearty comfort-food favourite, French onion soup.Related Stories
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