Onions – this delicious vegetable gives a flavour boost to any dish you add it to. There are many different types of onions, and many people use them interchangeably. However, some onions are better suited to specific uses. This knowledge will take your cooking to the next level!
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Yellow Onions
Yellow onions (the most common of which being Spanish onions) are a great all-purpose onion. They have a very balanced taste, and can be used in practically any dish. Yellow onions tend to become sweeter the longer you cook them, making them a very versatile onion variety.
Sweet Onions
Although sweet onions look quite similar to yellow onions, they taste completely different. As their name suggests, they are quite sweet. Sweet onions taste amazing on sandwiches, burgers, and cooked in butter and garlic for an extra-sweet flavor.
White Onions
White onions have a much sharper, more distinct taste than yellow onions. Although they can be used for a variety of different cooking purposes, they tent to be best suited for salsa, sauces, and chutneys.
Red Onions
Red onions tend to be the most sour of the onion varieties. They do not take on a sweet taste when cooked, and they are almost always served raw in dishes. Red onions make a delicious addition to salads, and they taste great on burgers if you’re looking for a little extra kick.
Now that you know which onions are best suited for what, you can use them more confidently in the kitchen. Happy cooking!
