What is
Pickled Red Onion?

Pickled red onions are thinly sliced onions that have been soaked in a vinegar solution to give them a tangy, mildly sweet flavor. They are often used as a condiment to add acidity and color to various dishes.

Origins & History

Pickling has been used as a method of preserving food for centuries, with roots tracing back to ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Pickled red onions are popular in various cuisines, including Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Indian.

Taste & Texture

Tangy, slightly sweet, and acidic.

Ingredients

Red Onion

A type of onion with reddish-purple skin and white flesh tinged with red.

Vinegar

A liquid consisting of acetic acid and water, used for pickling and flavoring.

Sugar

Sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, used to enhance flavor.

Salt

A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food.

Water

A transparent, tasteless liquid that forms the basis of the pickling brine.