Key Information
- Red onion is purplish-red on its skins with white flesh tinged with red. It adds a distinct flavour to many dishes. They are often consumed raw, grilled, lightly sautéed with other foods, or added as a decoration to salads. It tends to lose its colours when cooked.Health benefits:
- • Reduce blood pressure
- • Help detoxify the body
- • Prevent cardiovascular disease
Country of Origin
India
Preparation
- Ways to enjoy:
- • Sliced: As tasty toppings for your hamburger
- • Chopped: Tasty raw ingredients in salsa or stuffing
- • Cooked: Healthy vegetable side dish
Storage
- • Best stored in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place
- • Store it in an open basket, bamboo steamer, mesh bag or netted bag
- • Avoid leaving onions in plastic bags as it will rot due to poor ventilation
- • Avoid storing in refrigerator as it will turn mushy and rot due to moisture within the space
- • Absorb moisture easily, hence if temperature or humidity is too high, it may start to sprout or rot