Tfaya (Onion-Raisin Confit)

A traditional Moroccan condiment, a sort of onion-raisin jam. From "Gourmet's Adventures with Ruth," episode "Morocco."

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 qt

Ingredients

• 1  cup golden raisin
• 1  cup hot water
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  medium onions, sliced thinly pole-to-pole
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 3  cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long
• 1  pinch turmeric
• 1  pinch saffron, crushed to powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  cups white sugar

Directions

1. Soak the raisins in the hot water.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring often, until soft, 8-10 minutes.
3. Add ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and pepper. Cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
4. Drain raisins and add to onions. Add sugar and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until needed. Keeps about 1 week.