How to Remove the Strong Sharp Taste or Smell from Onions

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Onions are frequently used in salads or dishes that involves using the onions fresh and uncooked. The sharp smell or taste of uncooked onions, often leaves one feeling uncomfortable. Most children will not eat any dish or salad that has uncooked or raw onions. Here is an easy way to make raw onion tastier and less pungent, before using it to prepare any dish.


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    This can be chopped fine, sliced in rings or lengthwise, depending on what you wish to prepare. [1]
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    Ensure that the entire contents of the bowl is immersed in water.
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    If fine salt is not available, the rough type will do just fine. [2]
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    The onions are now ready for use if using them raw and uncooked. The salted water weakens the strength of the sulfur present in onions that gives it a strong sharp taste.
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    Yes, any of the variety of "sweet onions" are less pungent and bitter.
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    I have gastroesophageal reflux disease and should avoid onions because they are acidic. How do I remove the acidity from the onions?
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    Try peeling the onions needed and submerge them in cold water for 10 minutes. When done with the rinse, use the onions as you would use them for the recipe.
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      • Soaking cut onions in lemon juice or lime juice will cut out some of the bitter taste and also add flavor. [5]
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      • Peeled onions (whole) can be also soaked into salted water before slicing. This will render the smell less strong and minimizes your tears while slicing them.
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      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOEd9tsvdTI
      2. ↑ https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/20263/how-do-i-tone-down-the-intensity-of-raw-onion
      3. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/take-the-bite-out-of-raw-onions-with-this-one-simple-step-61685
      4. ↑ https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/20263/how-do-i-tone-down-the-intensity-of-raw-onion
      5. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/take-the-bite-out-of-raw-onions-with-this-one-simple-step-61685

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