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how to remove bitterness from onions

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Learn this simple method. It's a quick, easy and effective way to mellow out the taste!

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 1 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For how to remove bitterness from onions

  • 1
    onion of your choice
  • 1/2 c
    cold water, or as needed
  • 1 lg
    ice cube, if needed

How To Make how to remove bitterness from onions

  • 1
    Prep the onion according to the recipe or application.
  • 2
    Put onion pieces in a bowl and cover with cold water enough to cover an inch above the top. During the summer months, add an ice cube to the water.
  • 3
    Stir and let it sit for 30 minutes before draining the onions into a colander. Proceed with your recipe.
  • 4
    To view this great tip on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/Xqm--br89IY
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