With the hot days almost upon us, the kitchen craves eating something delicious but fresh at the same time, which is why salads are the ideal recurring dish to get by with a delicious and easy-to-prepare option, however, even though it may seem simple , It also has its tricksas is the one about the purple onion, which he shared with us Chef Zahie Tellez so that it doesn't ruin your salad.
Red onion in salad provides a touch of unique flavor and color: Although it is slightly spicy and sweet at the same time, its vibrant color makes it a versatile ingredient that can enhance a wide variety of salads, but you must be careful with its spiciness to prevent it from becoming the protagonist of the preparation.
The pungent flavor of red onion is due to sulfur-containing compounds that are released when it is cut or chewed, these compounds include allyl sulfoxide the main compound responsible for the spicy flavor.
But they are not the only ones: there are also thiosulfates and disulfides, which also occur in vegetables such as garlic and Brussels sprouts, which contribute to their certain spicy flavor.
How to eliminate the sting of red onion?
The procedure is extremely easy: to eliminate the spicy flavor of the red onion that sometimes stars in our preparations and steals flavor from the other ingredients, will have to be placed in a container with water Cover the chopped onion in a microwave for two minutes.
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This process will dilute the particles that cause the characteristic sting of the onion, making your salads much more delicious so that you can enjoy them without any problem this season.
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