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Onion
Also known as: cebolla, cipolla, zwiebel
The foundation of countless dishes worldwide. Yellow onions are all-purpose, red onions are milder for raw use, and white onions are sharp and crisp.
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Origin
Central Asia
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Storage
Store in a cool, dark, dry place with good ventilation
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Shelf Life
2-3 months whole
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Chill onions before cutting to reduce tears
- ✓Caramelize low and slow for 45+ minutes for best results
- ✓Use red onions raw, yellow for cooking, sweet for grilling
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
44 per medium onion
Fiber
2g
Key Nutrients
Vitamin CB vitamins
📖 Recipes with Onion
Okra and Fish Stew
Sierra Leone
45 minutes
Emirati Chicken Samosas
United Arab Emirates
50 minutes
Israeli Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Israel
1 hour 40 minutes
Maltese Baked Fish with Herbs
Malta
45 minutes
Poulet Arachide Crémeux
Ivory Coast
1 hour 5 minutes
Sopa de Conquilhas Santomense
Sao Tome and Principe
50 minutes
Tunisian Lamb and Apricot Tagine
Tunisia
2 hours 55 minutes
Andorran Lamb Stew with Herbs
Andorra
3 hours
Bahraini Thareed
Bahrain
2.5-3.5 hours
Poulet Riz Sauce Tomate
Ivory Coast
1 hour 5 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Calulu de Carne de Porco com Ginguba
Angola
2 hours