Onions

Spring onions and leeks can be left on the counter in a jar with a small amount of water for up to two days. For… Read More »How Long Can You Leave Onions In Water?

Sirka Pyaz (Vinegar Onion, Indian Pickled Onions) is an Indian condiment that is a great accompaniment to any North Indian-style meal. Here is how to… Read More »What Is It Called When You Soak Onions In Vinegar?

Onions soaked in ice water will get very crisp while those sprinkled with vinegar will soften a bit, but they will lose the strong taste… Read More »What Does Soaking Onions In Vinegar Do?

Soak your onions in a bowl of ice water before frying Soaking the onions helps dilute their sulfur content, taking away that pungent, raw bite… Read More »Should You Soak Onions In Water Before Frying?

The salt helps bring the moisture out of the onions. It will help them cook down and brown up a little bit faster, so you… Read More »Why Do You Salt Onions?

How to prevent onions from burning? You have to sprinkle salt on the onions at the beginning of the cooking process as salt will free… Read More »Why Does Salt Stop Onions Burning?

Take your pick — you can let your onions chill in the fridge, pop them in the freezer for 15 minutes, or just dunk them… Read More »How Do You Keep From Crying When Cutting Onions?

Just peel and slice the red onion as called for in your recipe, then submerge them in a bowl of cold or ice water. Let… Read More »How Long Should Onions Be In Water?

Hot water is often pour over onions (that aren’t going to be pickled or cooked) in order to tame their sharpness and soften them a… Read More »Why Do You Pour Boiling Water On Onions?

This simple recipe is the occasion of sharing two tips: How to prevent onions from burning? You have to sprinkle salt on the onions at… Read More »Does Salt Stop Onions Browning?