What Happens If You Fry Red Onions Instead of White Onions: Is It Possible to Do This?
You can use red onion instead of white onion when preparing dishes, but there are some nuances.
Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking, a chef and a fourth-class baker from the online publication Belnovosti, told us what needs to be taken into account when replacing white onions with red ones.
Can white onion be replaced with red onion?
Yes, red onions are suitable for frying in vegetable oil.
But if the task is to make a clear soup or broth, red onion is not suitable, it will spoil the appearance of the dish.
Red onion is ideal for borscht and soups with lentils and purple beans.
In Mediterranean cuisine, red onions are caramelized: sprinkled with sugar and simmered in butter or olive oil.
This onion is added to thick soups, sauces, and pie fillings.
Earlier, the expert told how to cook cutlets with a crispy crust.
