Recipe: Dried Onion Slices
Description:
Dried onion slices, a delightful addition to your culinary arsenal, serve as an exquisite garnish for salads, roasted meats, and hearty soups. While I haven’t personally sampled these tantalizing treats, their reputation precedes them as a flavorful enhancement to a variety of dishes.
Recipe Category: Vegan 🌱
Keywords: Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy 🕒
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 108.4
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 3.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 20.4g
- Protein Content: 1g
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion
- 100ml white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 2 hours 10 minutes |
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Prepare the Onion:
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings, aiming for the thinnest slices possible. -
Boil the Vinegar Solution:
In a large pot, bring 500ml of water and the white wine vinegar to a rolling boil. -
Blanch the Onion Rings:
Once the liquid reaches a boil, carefully add the onion rings. Allow the water to return to a boil and let the onions cook for approximately two minutes. -
Drain and Refresh:
After the allotted time, drain the onions and immediately refresh them under cold water to halt the cooking process. -
Dry the Onions:
Spread the blanched onion rings out on paper towels and let them air dry for about an hour, allowing excess moisture to evaporate. -
Preheat the Oven:
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 60°C (140°F), ensuring a low and gentle heat for the drying process. -
Arrange on Baking Sheet:
Lay out the dried onion slices on a sheet of wax paper, ensuring they do not overlap and lie flat on the baking sheet. -
Sprinkle with Icing Sugar:
Generously sieve the icing sugar over the onion slices, evenly coating them to enhance flavor and aid in the drying process. -
Bake for Drying:
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and continue the drying process. The duration may vary, so keep a watchful eye. Expect a drying time of a couple of hours, though readiness is indicated when the onions remain slightly soft but crisp upon cooling.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once dried to perfection, these aromatic onion slices add a crunchy texture and delightful sweetness to your favorite dishes. Sprinkle them atop salads, nestle them into savory soups, or adorn roasted meats for an elevated culinary experience. Embrace the simplicity and versatility of these homemade dried onion slices, perfect for any occasion. 🍽️
