{"id":37597,"date":"2023-11-12T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T08:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/?p=37597"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T08:37:37","slug":"hagyma-kisokos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/en\/hagyma-kisokos\/","title":{"rendered":"The ingredient no kitchen can do without - what you (probably) didn't know about onions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is said that onions are the basis of all good food, and this is not just a clich\u00e9. This ordinary yet versatile vegetable is a true wonder in the culinary world, without which even the simplest recipes would be unthinkable. But what makes onions indispensable in the kitchen? <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the basics<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Onions are a wonderful ingredient that add texture, depth and complexity to our dishes. In most kitchens, onions are part of the sofritto or mirepoix, which is the basis of soups, stews and sauces. But it can do so much more! <\/p>\n\n\n

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The diverse onion repertoire<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people prefer purple onions for their sweet taste and spectacular colour, while others prefer white onions delicious<\/a> they swear. Yellow onions are the perfect choice for caramelising, while shallots have that special garlic flavour that can be added to your sauces. And don't forget the cherry size pearl onions<\/a> which can be a real speciality in our food, but leeks and garlic<\/a> we would be lost without it. A real cook does not just chop and fry onions. He knows that different cutting techniques produce different textures and flavours. From delicate brunoise pieces to more rustic, larger pieces, each cutting method gives the dish a different character. Caramelising onions? A slow, bubbling dance of flavours in the pan, turning golden brown. Or how about a quick roast that gives a sharp, strong flavour? Even raw use holds its own in certain salads<\/a> or in ceviches, where freshness and mild spiciness are desired. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Points of interest<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n