Pickled Onions (Cebollas Encurtidas) by @luchokooc

15 min

1 serving

💧

120 ml

Water

🍶

120 ml

Vinegar

🧂

6 g

Salt

🍬

13 g

Organic sugar

🌿

1 g

Oregano

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🫙

2 whole stars

Star anise

🧅

150 g

Red onion

  1. Peel
    • red onion

    Peel 1 medium red onion and slice it into very thin julienne strips.

  2. Place
    • red onion

    Place the sliced red onion into 1 clean heatproof jar.

  3. Add
    • water
    • vinegar

    Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup vinegar to the saucepan.

  4. Stir
    • salt
    • organic sugar

    Stir 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon organic sugar into the liquid.

  5. Add
    • dried oregano

    Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

  6. Add
    • star anise

    Add 2 whole star anise to the saucepan if using.

  7. Heat

    Heat the pickling liquid over medium-high heat until it reaches a full boil.

  8. Pour
    • red onion
    • water
    • vinegar

    Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced red onion until the onion is fully submerged.

  9. Cool

    Let the jar stand uncovered until the contents cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  10. Refrigerate

    Seal the jar with its lid and refrigerate it for at least 180 minutes before serving.

Pickled Onions (Cebollas Encurtidas) by @luchokooc

15 min

1 serving

💧

120 ml

Water

🍶

120 ml

Vinegar

🧂

6 g

Salt

🍬

13 g

Organic sugar

🌿

1 g

Oregano

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🫙

2 whole stars

Star anise

🧅

150 g

Red onion

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Peel 1 medium red onion and slice it into very thin julienne strips.

    🧅red onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Place the sliced red onion into 1 clean heatproof jar.

    🧅red onion
    🫙heatproof jar with lid

  3. Step 3/10

    Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup vinegar to the saucepan.

    💧water
    🍶vinegar
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring cup

  4. Step 4/10

    Stir 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon organic sugar into the liquid.

    🧂salt
    🍬organic sugar
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spoon

  5. Step 5/10

    Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

    🌿dried oregano
    ⚫ground black pepper
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Add 2 whole star anise to the saucepan if using.

    🫙star anise
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/10

    Heat the pickling liquid over medium-high heat until it reaches a full boil.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced red onion until the onion is fully submerged.

    🧅red onion
    💧water
    🍶vinegar
    🧂salt
    🍬organic sugar
    🌿dried oregano
    ⚫ground black pepper
    🫙star anise
    🍲saucepan
    🫙heatproof jar with lid

  9. Step 9/10

    Let the jar stand uncovered until the contents cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

    🫙heatproof jar with lid

  10. Step 10/10

    Seal the jar with its lid and refrigerate it for at least 180 minutes before serving.

    🫙heatproof jar with lid

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Liquids, Vinegar, Condiments, Seasonings, Salt, Sweeteners, Spices, Vegetables

Ingredients

Water, Vinegar, Salt, Organic sugar, Oregano, Pepper, Star anise, Red onion

Notes

Star anise (optional), Red onion (cut into juliennes)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Low-fat

Calories

16 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 0.4g, Carbohydrates: 3.7g, Sugars: 2.3g, Dietary fiber: 0.6g, Total fat: 0.1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 190mg, Potassium: 35mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin B6: 0.03mg, Folate: 7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, saucepan, measuring cup, measuring spoons, heatproof jar with lid, spoon

Appliances

Stove, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Condiment, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Barbecue, Taco Night, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@luchokooc

Origin

Cuisine

Latin American, Mexican

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Tender, Juicy

Flavors

Tangy, Sweet, Salty, Peppery, Herbal, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 30 min (Cool only until the hot brine reaches room temperature,Do not leave unrefrigerated for extended storage), fridge : 14 days (Store in a clean sealed jar,Keep the onions submerged in the brine,Keep refrigerated at or below 4°C / 40°F,Use clean utensils when serving), freezer : (Not recommended because freezing softens the onions and reduces their crisp texture)