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Baby Onion

Allium cepa Allergen-Free
Baby Onion

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaryllidaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Late Spring - Early Summer
  • Source Onion plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Baby Onion ?

Small, immature onions harvested early, known for their milder flavor and tender texture, often used whole or halved.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Baby Onion ?

Le/La/L'Baby Onion a un goût mild, sweet, pungent (less than mature), slightly sulfurous avec des arômes aromatic, pungent (milder), earthy.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Pungent (less than mature), Slightly sulfurous
Texture
Crisp (raw), Tender, Succulent, Juicy (cooked)
Aroma
Aromatic, Pungent (milder), Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 25g (1 medium baby onion)
Calories40 kcal
Total Fat0.1g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1.1g
Total Carbohydrate9.3g
Dietary Fiber1.7g
Total Sugars4.2g
Calcium23mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium146mg

Le secret du chef

Blanching baby onions in boiling water for 30 seconds makes them much easier to peel.

Substituts & Proportions pour Baby Onion

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Baby Onion est Shallots, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

Substituts pour Baby Onion avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Shallots Meilleur 1:1 Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.
Pearl Onions 1:1 Very similar, often used interchangeably, same size and flavor profile.
Small Yellow Onion (quartered) 1:1 by volume More pungent, but provides onion flavor and can be caramelized.
Scallions (white parts) 1:1 by volume Milder, sweeter, but lacks the same bulbous texture when cooked whole.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Baby Onion

Look for firm, dry onions with no sprouts or soft spots.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Baby Onion ?

  • Roasted Meats
  • Stews
  • Pickling
  • Cream Sauces
  • Thyme
  • Balsamic Vinegar

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Baby Onion ?

Mild, Sweet, Pungent (less than mature), Slightly sulfurous Aromatic, Pungent (milder), Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Baby Onion ?

Le meilleur substitut est Shallots (1:1). Similar mild, sweet flavor and tender texture when cooked.

Comment choisir et conserver le Baby Onion ?

Look for firm, dry onions with no sprouts or soft spots.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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