Crispy and Delicious Pickled Onions
Crispy and Delicious Pickled Onions
Sweet and Tangy! How to Make Pickled Onions – The Perfect Pair for Meat (Super Easy Recipe)
Introducing a recipe for pickled onions that you can easily make at home. These pickled onions are a must-have side dish, offering a refreshing and crisp texture that cuts through the richness of fatty meat dishes. Made with fresh, in-season onions that are exceptionally sweet, this recipe is perfect for a delicious homemade condiment. Even children can enjoy them without any fuss, making them a family favorite.
Essential Ingredients- 4 large onions
- 500ml soy sauce
- 500ml water
- 250ml vinegar
- 250ml sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To start making delicious pickled onions, the first step is to prepare fresh onions. Four large onions are enough to create a batch of wonderfully flavorful pickles.
Step 2
The key to the perfect pickle brine! Achieve the right balance with a ratio of soy sauce:water:sugar:vinegar at 1:1:0.5:0.5. You can adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar according to your taste preference to create your ideal pickle flavor.
Step 3
Peel the outer layers of the onions cleanly and wash them thoroughly under running water. After washing, make sure to pat them completely dry to prepare for the next step.
Step 4
Wondering how to cut the onions for pickling? You can cut them into quarters for easier pickling, but for even more convenience, especially if children will be eating them as snacks, cutting them into bite-sized pieces beforehand is recommended.
Step 5
Place the cut onions neatly into a clean glass jar that has been pre-sterilized with boiling water.
Step 6
Combine the soy sauce, water, vinegar, and sugar in a pot and bring it to a boil. Let the brine cool slightly after boiling – it should be warm, not completely cooled. Pouring the warm brine helps maintain the onion’s crispness.
Step 7
Pour the slightly cooled brine over the onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. It’s best to pour enough brine to cover the onions completely.
Step 8
It’s common for the onions to float to the top even after pouring the brine. This is a natural occurrence, so don’t worry about it.
Step 9
It’s important to press down on the onions so they remain submerged in the brine. You can use toothpicks or skewers to secure the onions in an ‘X’ shape, which helps the brine penetrate evenly and results in more flavorful pickles.
Step 10
Once prepared, let the pickled onions sit at room temperature for about 2 days to pickle, then store them in the refrigerator. However, if the weather is very hot or the room temperature is high, it’s advisable to reduce the room temperature pickling time and refrigerate them after just one day. Enjoy your deliciously crisp and flavorful pickled onions!
