The onion, a fundamental ingredient in the kitchen, once again demonstrates its versatility by adopting a surprising culinary trend: freezing.
Who hasn’t experienced the burning eyes and involuntary tears when cutting onions?
The culprit for this discomfort is sulfuric acid, a gas released during cutting that irritates the eyes. The solution is simple: freeze the onions.
Why Freeze Onions
Avoiding the Drama of Tears When Cutting
Who hasn’t experienced the burning eyes and involuntary tears when cutting onions?
The culprit for this discomfort is sulfuric acid, a gas released during cutting that irritates the eyes. The solution is simple: freeze the onions.
By placing the onions in the freezer for about 15 minutes before slicing, this problem can be avoided.
The cold discourages the release of the irritating gas, allowing them to be cut without tears and without drama, maintaining all their flavor.
Preserving Quality and Aroma
In addition to protecting the eyes from unwanted emotions, freezing onions offers many advantages.
The quality and aroma of these aromatic bulbs are preserved for longer thanks to a process that involves thermal shock before freezing.
Soaking the onions in boiling unsalted water for two minutes and drying them completely ensures that they retain the desired texture and prevents unwanted odors in the freezer.
Saving Time and Always with Fresh Ingredients
Freezing onions not only preserves quality, but also saves time and money.
It allows you to buy in large quantities during sales or harvest times, ensuring a constant and fresh supply of this essential ingredient.
The convenience extends even further: chop the onions before freezing, separate them into individual portions, and you no longer have to worry about thawing more than necessary.
Simply take the desired portion and use it directly in the pan, simplifying meal preparation.
Freezing Method
Ingredients:
- Onions (as much as you want)
Preparation:
- Chop the onions with a chopper or food processor.
- Distribute the chopped onions into small sacks or containers.
- Place the sacks or containers in a large freezer bag or use reusable jars or bags if available.
- Seal the freezer bag tightly to prevent freezer odors and burns.
- Label the bag with the date for easy identification.
- Store the bag in the freezer.
Whenever you need chopped onions for cooking, remove a portion from the freezer and use it directly in the pan, as they cook well even when frozen.