Onion Mezgueldi Recipe - Spicy Stewed Moroccan Onions

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (21)

  • Mezgueldi With Cinnamon:
  • 1 kg/2 lbs. 3 oz. yellow onions (or white onions)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 to 20 turns of a pepper mill (coarse grind)
  • Optional: pinch of saffron threads (crumbled)
  • Mezgueldi M'chermel:
  • 1 kg/2 lbs. 3 oz. yellow onions (or white onions)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or black pepper)
  • Optional: pinch of saffron threads (crumbled)
  • Optional: small piece of cinnamon stick

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats