Description
Elevate your meals with this Subway Sweet Onion Sauce Recipe, a quick and easy condiment that transforms sandwiches, salads, and wraps into gourmet delights. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a sweet and tangy sauce that is not only vegan and gluten-free but also oil-free. This homemade creation is a healthier alternative to store-bought sauces, allowing you to customize the flavors to suit your taste. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile sauce adds a burst of flavor to any dish, whether you’re hosting a barbecue or preparing a simple family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium-size onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup water (divided)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp nigella seeds/kalonji
- ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ tsp salt (to taste)
- 2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the onion and garlic. Blend until smooth. Strain through a muslin cloth to extract juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the extracted juice with ¾ cup water, sugar, salt, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and nigella seeds. Bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup water and cornflour until smooth. Gradually add it to the saucepan while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying sugar levels. Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.