Elevate your meals: The art of quick pickled onions
Homemade burgers are a splendid choice for lunch, offering a delightful departure from traditional meals featuring potatoes and salad. Mini burgers are equally perfect for parties, looking marvellous on a buffet table and just right for three bites. They taste exquisite with vibrant additions in homemade milk buns. You can prepare them with meat or opt for a vegetarian version. It's worthwhile to include one crunchy ingredient in both versions.
14 December 2024 21:42
Since I discovered how quick and easy this addition is to prepare, a jar of pickled onions has become a staple in my refrigerator. The flavourful, slightly spicy rings complement not only burgers but also everyday sandwiches or more refined tartare. I can scarcely believe how quickly they disappear.
Pickled onions – ready in just a few hours
The preparation itself takes less than 5 minutes. However, to achieve the right crunchiness and flavour, you need to wait a few hours. They are best the day after soaking. If you wish to hasten the pickling time, use wine vinegar instead of apple vinegar, and slice the onions thinner.
How to use the crunchy addition in festive dishes?
Pickled onions are an excellent addition to Christmas and festive dishes. Their distinct flavour complements not only burgers but also traditional herring in oil. It's a kind of magic ingredient that adds character to roasted fish, and when finely chopped, it even works in dumpling filling or vegetable salad.
Quick recipe for pickled onions
To make the onion more delicate, you can pour boiling water over it before placing it in the jar.
Ingredients:
- 3 red onions,
- 2 teaspoons of salt,
- 1 tablespoon of sugar,
- a few mustard seeds,
- a few allspice berries,
- 60 ml of apple vinegar,
- hot water to fill the jar.
Instructions:
- Peel the onions and slice them thinly, then place them in a prepared, clean, and sterilised jar.
- Add salt, sugar, and spices. Pour hot water over them (it shouldn't be boiling).
- Screw the lid on the jar and turn it upside down a few times to mix the ingredients.
- Allow to cool. Place in the refrigerator for at least a few hours.
How long can you store pickled onions?
Pickled red onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks, provided they were prepared correctly. It's important that the jars are clean. To be sure, it's worthwhile sterilising them in the dishwasher, including the lids. The onions intended for pickling must be fresh – the vinegar brine should not be a solution for spoiling vegetables. It's also important to make sure they are fully submerged in the marinade.
