L'OCAbulary Guide To Onions
Whether it’s a founding member of the classic Mirepoix or the Cajun Holy Trinity, onions are the base of countless dishes!
In order to make sure you’re using the right onion for the right dish, let’s peel back the layers and go all-in on the different types of alliums…
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Types of Onions
WHITE ONIONS
Easily identifiable with its thin white papery skin and white flesh, White Onions are crisp, bright, clean, and great raw!
YELLOW ONIONS
Often the default onion for most recipes, the humble Yellow Onion provides a nutty, sweet, and robust flavour to most dishes.
RED ONIONS
Sharp, peppery, and spicy, Red Onions add colour, flavour, and texture to salads and sandwiches, and are shine bright when quick pickled.
SHALLOTS
The Shallot is one of the most versatile alliums! Shallots shine their best in vinaigrettes, pan sauces or sliced and fried as a garnish.
GREEN ONIONS (aka SCALLIONS)
Almost two onions in one! The white stalks have a sharp, zesty taste, while the green tops impart a field-fresh and peppery flavour.