Stuffed Onions
Appetizers • Kazakhstani
Description
Stuffed onions are a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of onions with a savory filling. This recipe features a mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic herbs, all packed into tender onion shells. Baked to perfection, these stuffed onions make for a perfect appetizer or a comforting main course. Serve them alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- Spanish onions 5 heads
- Spanish onions 5 heads
- Bacon 15 oz
- Celery salt 3 stalks
- Young Spinach "Belaya Dacha" 15 oz
- Roasted Peanuts 10 oz
- Country Bread 20 oz
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Butter 5 oz
- Chicken Broth 10 fl oz
- Salt 1 tablespoon
- Ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Trim the tops and bottoms of the large onions so that they can stand upright. Use a spoon to scoop out the onion insides, leaving two or three outer layers intact. Chop the inner parts coarsely; you will need 450 grams for the filling.
Step 2
Cut the bacon into 2.5 cm pieces and fry them in two batches in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels.
Step 3
In the skillet where the bacon was cooked, add the chopped onion, small pieces of celery, salt, and pepper. Sauté, stirring, for about five minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large bowl, then add the spinach, bread (cut into 1 cm cubes and slightly toasted), pieces of nuts, melted butter, 230 ml of broth, and bacon. Mix well and let it cool completely.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 430°F. Place the onion shells in a deep baking dish, pour in 120 ml of water, and cover with foil. Bake for twenty-five to thirty minutes, until the onions are soft but not falling apart.
Step 6
Reduce the oven temperature to 345°F and pour out any water from the baking dish. Stuff the onions generously and drizzle a little broth over them. Bake the stuffed onions in the middle of the oven for about twenty-five minutes. The remaining filling can be baked in a separate greased dish.
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