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INGREDIENTSchevron_rightRED ONIONVegetable

Red Onion

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Vegetable · Global · Mediterranean · Indian

A pungent, architectural presence in the kitchen, this bulb carries the bracing spirit of horseradish within its crimson layers. It acts as a bridge between sharp volatility and quiet sweetness, offering a crisp snap that slowly yields into a balanced, savory depth essential to cuisines from the Mediterranean to India.

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Photo: Judy Gallagher · CC BY 2.0

01dashboardAt a glance

RoleVegetable

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

MediterraneanIndianMexican

Key compounds

Dipropyl-DisulfidePropanethial-S-OxideAllyl-Propyl-Disulfide

02linkPairs well with· 8

Balsamic Vinegar

Complementary·Acid

Complementary·Dairy

Jalapeño Pepper

Shared·Vegetable

Complementary·Vegetable

03psychiatrySensory profile

psychiatryTaste· 0–10

Sweet

2.0

Salty

0.0

Sour

0.5

Bitter

1.0

Umami

0.0

Fat

0.0

Heat

0.5

hubAroma· 0–10

Spice8.7

horseradish

Fermented5.2

aged cheese

textureTexture· 0–10

Juiciness6.2

Softness5.0

Density4.5

Fibrousness4.2

Crispness5.5

Chewiness3.0

freshcrunchywatery

04scienceAroma compounds· 4

Dipropyl-Disulfide Propanethial-S-OxideAllyl-Propyl-DisulfideMethanethiol

05local_fire_departmentTechniques that suit it

Quick Pickle Slow Caramelize Open-Flame Char Citrus Macerate Paper-Thin Slice Fat Confit

06restaurantCommon forms / preps

01

Diced

1 cm cubes · essential base for salsas, pico de gallo, and raw condiment preparations.

02

Sliced

Thin lateral slices · standard for burgers, sandwiches, and fresh Mediterranean salads.

03

Wedges

Root-to-stem segments · ideal for roasting, grilling, or charring alongside proteins.

04

Pickled

Quick-pickled in vinegar and sugar · bright acidity for tacos, avocado toast, and grain bowls.

05

Caramelized

Slow-cooked until soft and golden · rich, sweet topping for flatbreads, steaks, or gourmet burgers.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

red_pepper0.42olive_oil0.41 cayenne_pepper0.40 oregano0.40 arugula0.40 parsley0.39 black_pepper0.39 jalapeno0.38

Cuisine affinity

Mediterranean 0.66Western & Atlantic 0.63Latin American 0.62Eastern European 0.62South Asian 0.54

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Red Onion

Vegetable · Use as purchased