onion Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:05:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Everything Onions: A Complete Guide to This Culinary Staple https://falafelandcaviar.com/everything-onions-a-complete-guide-to-this-culinary-staple/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:57:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16870 Onions are one of, if not the most important ingredients to have on hand when it comes to preparing almost any recipe. They’re incredibly versatile and are considered essential in culinary cultures around the world, and for good reason. It’s hard to go wrong when cooking with onions—heated with a little oil or butter and […]

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Onions are one of, if not the most important ingredients to have on hand when it comes to preparing almost any recipe. They’re incredibly versatile and are considered essential in culinary cultures around the world, and for good reason.

It’s hard to go wrong when cooking with onions—heated with a little oil or butter and salt, they can lend a complex sweetness to any dish that they’re a part of. Raw onions have a spicy bite that very few other ingredients can bring. With so many different types to choose from, it can be tricky to know which variety to use when. We’ve created a guide to help clear things up so you’ll always know which onion to choose.

Yellow Onions

Yellow onions are typically considered to be the most flavorful and work best when cooked in dishes like soups and stews. They’re a great “all-around” onion that you can’t go wrong adding to any hearty dish. 

Red Onions

Red onions have a light, peppery flavor that’s generally lighter than other onion varieties. As a result, they can be added raw to everything from salads to salsas. They’re also delicious when pickled with a little white wine vinegar.

White Onions

White onions are the blue jeans of the culinary world—they’re incredibly versatile and can fit in almost anywhere. Feeling fancy? Heat them slowly with some butter and salt to create golden caramelized onions. In the mood for something casual? Chop them up and throw them in some guacamole to enjoy with tortilla chips. 

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Tips for Making the Best Onion Rings https://falafelandcaviar.com/tips-for-making-the-best-onion-rings/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:52:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16388 When made correctly, onion rings are one of the most delightful, crispy fried snacks around. But when made poorly, which is, unfortunately, a lot of the time, they can be soggy, flavorless, and a falling-apart mess. Want to make sure your homemade onion rings turn out like the latter description and not the former? Then […]

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When made correctly, onion rings are one of the most delightful, crispy fried snacks around. But when made poorly, which is, unfortunately, a lot of the time, they can be soggy, flavorless, and a falling-apart mess. Want to make sure your homemade onion rings turn out like the latter description and not the former? Then follow these three onion ring tips.

Get Your Oil Hot Enough

In order for your onion rings to have the right texture, it’s crucial that you fry them at the correct temperature of 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Don’t do any guesswork with this, but rather use a frying thermometer so you can be sure of the exact temperature of your frying oil.

Work in Small Batches

By frying your oil in small batches, you can avoid your onion rings sticking together and being overcrowded to the point that they lower your oil’s temperature, which (as you know from above) would be a big mistake.

Drain on a Wire Rack, Not a Paper Towel

When draining your cooked onion rings, don’t place them directly on a paper towel, which can make them soggy. Instead, let them dry on a wire cooling rack with paper towels placed underneath if you need someplace to catch the oil.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> onion Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:05:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Everything Onions: A Complete Guide to This Culinary Staple https://falafelandcaviar.com/everything-onions-a-complete-guide-to-this-culinary-staple/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:57:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16870 Onions are one of, if not the most important ingredients to have on hand when it comes to preparing almost any recipe. They’re incredibly versatile and are considered essential in culinary cultures around the world, and for good reason. It’s hard to go wrong when cooking with onions—heated with a little oil or butter and […]

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Onions are one of, if not the most important ingredients to have on hand when it comes to preparing almost any recipe. They’re incredibly versatile and are considered essential in culinary cultures around the world, and for good reason.

It’s hard to go wrong when cooking with onions—heated with a little oil or butter and salt, they can lend a complex sweetness to any dish that they’re a part of. Raw onions have a spicy bite that very few other ingredients can bring. With so many different types to choose from, it can be tricky to know which variety to use when. We’ve created a guide to help clear things up so you’ll always know which onion to choose.

Yellow Onions

Yellow onions are typically considered to be the most flavorful and work best when cooked in dishes like soups and stews. They’re a great “all-around” onion that you can’t go wrong adding to any hearty dish. 

Red Onions

Red onions have a light, peppery flavor that’s generally lighter than other onion varieties. As a result, they can be added raw to everything from salads to salsas. They’re also delicious when pickled with a little white wine vinegar.

White Onions

White onions are the blue jeans of the culinary world—they’re incredibly versatile and can fit in almost anywhere. Feeling fancy? Heat them slowly with some butter and salt to create golden caramelized onions. In the mood for something casual? Chop them up and throw them in some guacamole to enjoy with tortilla chips. 

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Tips for Making the Best Onion Rings https://falafelandcaviar.com/tips-for-making-the-best-onion-rings/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:52:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16388 When made correctly, onion rings are one of the most delightful, crispy fried snacks around. But when made poorly, which is, unfortunately, a lot of the time, they can be soggy, flavorless, and a falling-apart mess. Want to make sure your homemade onion rings turn out like the latter description and not the former? Then […]

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When made correctly, onion rings are one of the most delightful, crispy fried snacks around. But when made poorly, which is, unfortunately, a lot of the time, they can be soggy, flavorless, and a falling-apart mess. Want to make sure your homemade onion rings turn out like the latter description and not the former? Then follow these three onion ring tips.

Get Your Oil Hot Enough

In order for your onion rings to have the right texture, it’s crucial that you fry them at the correct temperature of 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Don’t do any guesswork with this, but rather use a frying thermometer so you can be sure of the exact temperature of your frying oil.

Work in Small Batches

By frying your oil in small batches, you can avoid your onion rings sticking together and being overcrowded to the point that they lower your oil’s temperature, which (as you know from above) would be a big mistake.

Drain on a Wire Rack, Not a Paper Towel

When draining your cooked onion rings, don’t place them directly on a paper towel, which can make them soggy. Instead, let them dry on a wire cooling rack with paper towels placed underneath if you need someplace to catch the oil.

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