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Red Pearl Onion

Allium cepa var. aggregatum Allergen-Free
Red Pearl Onion

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaryllidaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Summer - Early Fall
  • Source Onion bulb

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

A small, sweet, and mild variety of onion with a characteristic reddish-purple skin and delicate flavor, often used whole in dishes.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Red Pearl Onion ?

Le/La/L'Red Pearl Onion a un goût sweet, mildly pungent avec des arômes oniony, slightly floral.

Taste
Sweet, Mildly Pungent
Texture
Crisp, Tender when cooked
Aroma
Oniony, Slightly Floral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 medium onion (60g)
Calories40 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.1 g
Total Carbohydrate9.3 g
Dietary Fiber1.7 g
Total Sugars4.2 g
Calcium23 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium146 mg

Le secret du chef

To easily peel pearl onions, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately plunge into ice water. The skins will slip off effortlessly.

Substituts & Proportions pour Red Pearl Onion

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Red Pearl Onion est Shallot, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar mild, sweet flavor and delicate texture, but larger.

Substituts pour Red Pearl Onion avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Shallot Meilleur 1:1 Similar mild, sweet flavor and delicate texture, but larger.
White Pearl Onion 1:1 Exact size and texture match, but lacks the red color.
Red Onion (finely diced) 1:1 Offers red color and similar flavor, but stronger and larger dice.
Cipollini Onion 1:1 Similar sweet flavor and small size, but flatter.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Red Pearl Onion

  1. Choose firm, dry onions with intact skin.
  2. Avoid any with soft spots or sprouts.
  3. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Red Pearl Onion ?

  • Roasts
  • Stews
  • Pickles
  • Glazes
  • Salads
  • Stir-fries
  • Skewers

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Red Pearl Onion ?

Sweet, Mildly Pungent Oniony, Slightly Floral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Red Pearl Onion ?

Le meilleur substitut est Shallot (1:1). Similar mild, sweet flavor and delicate texture, but larger.

Comment choisir et conserver le Red Pearl Onion ?

Choose firm, dry onions with intact skin. Avoid any with soft spots or sprouts. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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