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Asian Pickled Onions

Zesty Asian Pickled Onions to Brighten Every Dish

These Asian Pickled Onions add a refreshing zing to any dish, enhancing every bite with sweet-tart flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Onions
  • 2 medium red onions substitute with white onions if needed
For Added Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • pan
  • jar
  • Knife
  • mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing the red onions into rings or half-moons, aiming for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and heat until dissolved.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic into the warm brine.
  4. Transfer sliced onions to a heatproof jar and pour warm brine over them.
  5. Let the jar cool to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, then seal and refrigerate.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to slice onions uniformly and allow the brine to cool slightly before pouring over to maintain texture.

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