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Ingredient Profile: The Onion

Believe it or not, I actually hatecolored varieties we've just discussed.
onions in my food. Whenever I detect theBut if you noticed, The top onion
sharp and pungent flavor of an onion inproducer in 2005, according to the UN
my meal, I cringe to myself a little andFood and Agriculture Organization, was
slowly pick through my food, trying toChina, followed by India, who was
avoid the onions at all costs. So why amfollowed by the United States. The third
I writing an article about them? Well astop onion producer, Americans harvested
it turns out, I'm alone in my opinion on3.3 million tons of onions in 2005.
onions...and the rest of you AmericansCelebrating the Onion Idaho-Eastern
and world-class citizens love the bulbyOregon Onion Festival Why do onions make
oddities. So who am I to deny you anus cry? You've probably noticed that
onion education -we wouldn't want youwhen you cut up a raw onion, your eyes
crying over an onion, would we? Oh butstart to tear. A common problem for
you already have. So here's my guide toevery onion chopper, this happens
the onion. I hope you find it helpful asbecause of the enzymes in an onion.
we'll go through some of its history,Since the onion is being chopped, the
some interesting facts, and of course -cells are being broken - allowing the
the best of the best onion recipes. Theenzymes to be released. The enzymes in
National Onion Association classifiesan onion are called allianases and they
onions into two categories: springreact to the sulfides in the
summer fresh onions and the fall/winteronion-chopping environment to create a
storage variety. These fresher onionssulfuric acid gas. This gas is
are available April through August whileimmediately composed and released into
the dryer storage onions turn up morethe air, therefore reaching your eyes.
often August through April. Both come inOur eyes' nerve endings are irritated by
red, white and yellow forms, but thesulfuric acid, therefore inducing
spring/summer onions are said to beuncontrollable "crying." Cooks
sweeter, moister, and milder. ThereforeThesauraus recommends chilling onions
used in sweeter dishes, the fall/winterfirst to avoid tearing. "If you're prone
kind is used for savory dishes. The mostto crying while cutting onions, try
common onion is the yellow onion. Notchilling them first, then peeling them
only is most of American onionunder running water. Always cook onions
production (for more information onover low or medium heat, since they
domestic onion production, click here)become bitter at high temperatures."
focused on yellow onions, but their fullOnion Recipes Worth Crying Over Onions
flavor is suitable for a wide range ofturn up in all sorts of dishes, from
cooking, most notable French Onion Soup.appetizers and soups even to desserts.
Red onions are used more often inThey are one of the most widely used
salads, and other fresh uses, or foringredient, not just across dishes but
grilling or broiling, according to theacross cultural cuisine. Here are some
National Onion Association. White onionsrecipes worth trying out: Recipes that
show up quite a bit in Mexican cuisinefocus on onions: Tandoori Onion Salad
and have a sweet flavor when sauteed.Onions Au Gratin Caramelized Red Bell
Others argue All of these varietiesPeppers and Onions French Onion Soup
range in size - from 1 inch to 4.5Brown-Braised Onions Baked Onions Onion
inches in diameter. For a more specificTart (Pissaladiere) Onion Bhajis Indian
guide to the different varieties ofPickled Onions Tomato and Onion Salad
onions including vidalia, walla walla,with Tahini Dressing Onion Rings Recipes
and Texas, click here. "Onions should bethat use onion as a supplement: Onion
firm and heavy for their size. AvoidMeatball Supper Braised Artichokes with
onions that have sprouted or that haveLittle Onions and Bacon Grilled Sirloin
an odor, or that have green or moldyand Red Onions with Blue Cheese Butter
blemishes," says Cooks Thesaurus, whoOnion Chicken Breasts Cranberry Onion
offers up some helpful advice onPork Roast Grilled Bratwurst and Onion
purchasing and cooking onions. AnotherSandwiches Onion-Beef Fettucine Corn and
way to classify an onion is by its type:Onion Casserole Sources: National Onion
bulb, multiplier (a derivation of theAssociation Cooks Thesaurus UN Food and
bulb onion) or tree onions. The mostAgriculture Organization Hillary Marshak
common form is bulb, which includes theis a writer and editor for an up and
sweet onions like vidalia, and all thecoming recipe sharing Website.



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