Onion
Onion: an aromatic vegetable that forms the base of sauces, stocks, and numerous everyday dishes.
What it offers and why to use it
Onion: an aromatic vegetable that forms the base of sauces, stocks, and numerous everyday dishes. Peel and chop according to the desired result. Cook gently to achieve sweetness, or over a higher heat to preserve its character and texture.
Intense aroma when raw, which becomes sweeter, deeper, and rounder with cooking.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying onions, choose firm, heavy, and dry pieces, without long sprouts, soft areas, mould, or a fermented smell.
Store
Store whole pieces in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and dark place. Once cut, refrigerate in a closed container and use within a few days.
Prepare
Peel and chop according to the desired result. Cook gently to achieve sweetness, or over a higher heat to preserve its character and texture.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with tomatoes, peppers, meats, fish, legumes, potatoes, eggs, wine, and Mediterranean herbs.
How to substitute it
If you don't have onions, you can substitute them with another member of the family – shallots, scallions, leeks, or garlic – but be aware that they will change the intensity and sweetness.
Recipes with onion
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