Purple onion
A mild-flavoured onion with a slightly sweet taste and a crisp texture. It adds colour and an aromatic base to stir-fries, salads and sauces.
What it offers and why to use it
A mild-flavoured onion with a slightly sweet taste and a crisp texture. It adds colour and an aromatic base to stir-fries, salads and sauces. 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 red onions, choose firm, heavy and dry pieces, without long sprouts, soft areas, mould or fermentation odour.
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 red onion, it can be substituted with another member of the family – onion, shallot, leek or garlic – but be aware that this will change the intensity and sweetness.
Recipes with purple onion
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