Cipolle Agrodolce

• 1 kg shallots or other small onions (the best are what we call cipolline), peeled

• 3 dl red wine

• 1 dl water

• 1.5 dl red wine vinegar

• 2 bay leaves

• grated peel from 1 lemon

• 3 Tbs sugar

• 1/2 ts salt

Bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer til the sauce becomes thick and syrupy (1 – 1 1/2 hours).