When preparing whole onions, make a small crosscut on the crown side to prevent them from falling apart.
To give onion a special flavor, fry it with butter and a few drops of honey.
To mellow out a very strong onion, cut it into slices, separate into rings, and soak in cold water for an hour. It's perfect for salads.
Red onions have a milder flavor and when cooked, they become unappealing. So, use them raw and in salads.
Don't confuse onions with green sprouts, as that means at least one layer has gone bad.
To get onion juice, you can squeeze it like an orange.
If you're storing half an onion in the fridge, rub butter on the cut side. That way, the onion will stay fresh for a longer time.
If you need to use only half of an onion, cut it before peeling. With skin, it keeps better.
Store onions in a place with good air circulation.
Much more convenient: chop a large quantity of onions and freeze them in plastic bags. They can be stored in the freezer for months and don't need to be thawed before using.
To not cry while cutting onion, there are several suggestions:
Put the onion in the fridge before chopping.
Peel it under cold running water.
Wash your hands with cold water frequently while chopping the onion.
Turn on the exhaust fan, while you're chopping.
When preparing whole onions, make a small crosscut on the crown side to prevent them from falling apart.
To give onion a special flavor, fry it with butter and a few drops of honey.
To mellow out a very strong onion, cut it into slices, separate into rings, and soak in cold water for an hour. It's perfect for salads.
Red onions have a milder flavor and when cooked, they become unappealing. So, use them raw and in salads.
Don't confuse onions with green sprouts, as that means at least one layer has gone bad.
To get onion juice, you can squeeze it like an orange.
If you're storing half an onion in the fridge, rub butter on the cut side. That way, the onion will stay fresh for a longer time.
If you need to use only half of an onion, cut it before peeling. With skin, it keeps better.
Store onions in a place with good air circulation.
Much more convenient: chop a large quantity of onions and freeze them in plastic bags. They can be stored in the freezer for months and don't need to be thawed before using.
To not cry while cutting onion, there are several suggestions:
Put the onion in the fridge before chopping.
Peel it under cold running water.
Wash your hands with cold water frequently while chopping the onion.
Turn on the exhaust fan, while you're chopping.
