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BASIC ONION GRAVY

Prep/Cooking Time: 60-90 Minutes

Ingredients

• 800g white onions
• 120g butter
• 400g red wine
• 60g chicken powder
• 500g water
• 26g cornflour
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

• Peel the onions and remove the stem
• Finely slice the onions
• Melt the butter in a thick bottomed pan
• Add to the pan the sliced onions
• Cook over a low heat till the onions are softened and beginning to colour
• (the colour of the gravy comes from the onions so make sure to cook them well)
• Once the onions are colouring pay close attantion as they can catch quickly
• Once the onions are well coloured add the chicken powder and wine to the pan
• Cook till the all the wine has reduced out
• Now add to the pan the water and simmer for 10 minutes
• Dilute the cornflour with a little cold water and add to the pan
• Stir till the gravy has thickened then simmer for 2 minutes
• Remove from the heat and season to taste
• Leave to cool then reserve in the fridge till needed