How to rehydrate dried white onions
How to use and rehydrate dried white onions
It is a well-balanced mix of the melt-in-your-mouth soft white part and the green part that has a texture reminiscent of green onions. When heated, the sweetness increases dramatically and the pungent spiciness remains, so you can make full use of it in your cooking.
This time, we will introduce three ways to rehydrate dried white onions. We will also share the textures and cooking ideas you can enjoy with each method, so please take a look.
[Add as is] Appetizing texture
| Rehydration time |
0 min |
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Suitable dishes |
Sukiyaki and hotpot |
It's convenient to use not only for instant noodles, but also when you want a small amount for one person's sukiyaki-style stew or oyakodon. It's easy to use for wrapping juicy meat, adding it to oil sardines and baking them whole, or for marinating.
[Soak in water for 10 minutes] A crunchy texture with a slight spiciness
| Rehydration time |
10 min |
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Suitable dishes |
Toppings and stir-fries |
If you soak dried white onions in water for about 10 minutes, you can enjoy a crunchy texture. When you bite into rehydrated white onions, they have a subtle sweetness with a sharp spiciness that is unique to white onions, adding an accent to dishes.
This texture makes it simple yet flavorful when used as a topping for cold tofu. Also, adding it to salads brings out the crunch of the vegetables and adds texture variety. Furthermore, when added to stir-fries, its crunchy texture creates a good contrast with the other ingredients and goes well with seasonings. Toss it in sesame oil and chicken stock to make namul for an appetizing dish.
[Soak in water for half a day] The inside becomes slimy and soft.
| Rehydration time |
Approximately 12 hours |
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Suitable dishes |
Pasta and all dishes |
If you soak the white onion in water for half a day, the slime inside will come out and it will have a soft and gentle texture. At this stage, the spiciness will almost disappear and the sweetness of the onion will stand out. If you mix the softened white onion with miso to make green onion miso, the slightly sweet taste makes it the perfect accompaniment to rice.
Also, if you add it to a hot pot dish at the end, the soft white onions will add sweetness to the soup and help balance the ingredients. White onions that have been soaked for half a day are perfect for dishes that require the flavor to infuse slowly, such as simmered dishes, salads, and hot pots.
Recommended recipes using dried white onions
- Stewed oysters with dried vegetables: The delicious season for oysters has arrived. Simmer them with dried vegetables to bring out the flavor and warm you up from the inside! Recipe here
- Chinese rice porridge with dried vegetables: Chinese rice porridge made with dried vegetables. It uses dried white onions, Kujo green onions, ginger, and Fushimi chili peppers, and is a recipe that will warm both the body and the soul. Click here for the recipe .
[Summary] Enjoy dried komatsuna, which has many uses
The texture is lighter than raw and appetizing. It is soft and satisfying to eat, and will fill you up. Even the green parts, which are prone to spoilage, can be stored for a long time while still retaining the rich flavor unique to aromatic vegetables.
Dried white onions have different textures and flavors depending on how long you soak them for, making them a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Dried white onion
Pungent fragrance and thick, sweet texture
It is a well-balanced mix of the melt-in-your-mouth soft white part and the green part that has a texture reminiscent of green onions. When heated, the sweetness increases dramatically and the pungent spiciness remains, so you can make full use of it in your cooking.
The texture is lighter than raw and appetizing. It is soft and satisfying to eat, and will fill you up. Even the green parts, which are prone to spoilage, can be stored for a long time while still retaining the rich flavor unique to aromatic vegetables.
■ When heated, the sweetness increases dramatically.
■ It still has a pungent, spicy aroma and can be used in cooking.
■ The texture is lighter than raw and appetizing.
■ Maintains the rich flavor of aromatic vegetables
How to use dried white onions
It's convenient to use not only for instant noodles, but also when you need a small amount for one person's sukiyaki-style stew or oyakodon. It's also easy to use for wrapping juicy meat, adding it to oil sardines and baking the whole can, or marinating it.
■ Easy to use when you want a small amount, such as instant noodles or sukiyaki for one person
■ You can also add it to oiled sardines.
How to rehydrate white onions
Dried white onions have different textures and flavors depending on how long they are soaked , making them a versatile ingredient that can be used in different dishes.
Warm vegetable salad soup : Warm vegetable soup made with vegetable stock. It's like eating a salad because it contains lots of vegetables. Recipe here
White onion and mackerel miso gratin : "Canned mackerel" is a convenient way to get the nutrients from fish and can be stored for a long time. I think most households have at least one can on hand. This time, I combined this canned mackerel with dried vegetables. Here is the recipe.
About the raw material white onion
Although it is made with the classic white onion, it has a pungent, spicy aroma with a hint of sweetness. The melt-in-your-mouth soft white part has a meaty texture and is dried immediately after harvest, so the flavor and taste are fresh.
Dried White Onion Product Overview
Ingredients: White onion (Kyoto Prefecture)
Producer: Ethie Agricultural Products Aiming for agriculture that is kind to the environment and people, they cultivate crops using homemade compost.
Contents:
- 15g: Try it first
- 15g x 2 bags: Perfect as a gift for a friend
- Large pack of 60g: For repeat customers
- 150g (simple packaging): For people who cook on a daily basis
Country of Origin: Kyoto, Kyotango
Expiration date: 180 days from date of manufacture
How to eat: It is recommended to use it in cooking, such as by rehydrating or stewing.
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