Red onions

Red onion / cipolla rossa

Flavor and role

Purple onions, milder and sweeter than regular onions, which makes them good raw.

Typical dishes and uses

Guacamole, ceviche, salsa, salads, quick pickles.

Substitutes

Onions 1:1. For raw use, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to tame the sharpness. Shallots also work well.

Storage

Like onions, 2-4 weeks in a cool place. Cut red onions keep 4-5 days refrigerated.

Main countries

United States · Italy · Mexico

Used in this book

Tacos with GuacamoleCevicheSouvlakiAjí de GallinaChilaquiles RojosDoro WatFul MedamesGreek salad (horiatiki)Pork Gyros PitaKeleweleIzgara köfteLahmacunLomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef and Fries Stir-Fry)Nepali Chicken Momo with Tomato AcharNyama Choma (Kenyan Grilled Meat with Kachumbari)Pav BhajiSabichSri Lankan Chicken Curry (Kukul Mas Curry)SuyaSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansAjí de Gallina Pull-Apart Cheese SlidersReina Pepiada ArepasBirria Grilled Cheese with Consomé DipPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaChicken Tikka Burrito with Mint RaitaButter Chicken Cheese ToastClassic Ceviche with Leche de TigreNikkei Salmon Ceviche with Soy and SesameShrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado CremaPindi CholeChana Masala Cheese ToastieChar Siu Tacos with Charred Pineapple SalsaChicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime CremaChicken Biryani BurritoBiryani Chicken Rice BowlChicken Karahi TacosKarahi Chicken Cheese Naan MeltChicken Nanban Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime TartarePaprikash Chicken Skewers with Dill Sour Cream DipChicken Tikka Masala QuesadillasGuajillo-Ancho Chicken Chilaquiles with Crispy Fried EggTexas Bowl of RedChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteCurrywurst Melt ToastieKhao Soi-Style Coconut Curry Dak-kalguksuDoro Wat with Homemade Niter Kibbeh and Honey-Wine FinishDoro Wat Ramen with Berbere Chicken and AjitamaDoro Wat Egg Muffins with Berbere Onion JamThree-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasFava and Chickpea Falafel with Parsley Tarator and Sumac OnionsBaked Falafel Crunch BowlRestaurant-style fattoush with za'atar pita crisps and pomegranateMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoZa'atar, Feta and Cherry Tomato FocacciaSmashed Potato Salmon BowlFul Medames Huevos RancherosMacerated Gazpacho with Garlic CroutonsMexican-Style Jalapeño-Lime GazpachoMarinated-feta horiatiki with tomato-water dressingHoriatiki-fattoush with za'atar fetaWhipped feta horiatiki toastGuac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiSheet-Pan Gyros Nachos with Pita Chips and Whipped FetaJeyuk Tacos with Lime SlawMasala Kartoffelpuffer with Mint Raita (German x Indian)Smash köfte burger24-hour cold-proved lamb lahmacunCrispy lahmacun bulgur bowlLarb Gai Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Sriracha CreamPisco-Flambéed Tenderloin Lomo Saltado with Double-Fried PotatoesLomo Saltado Burrito with Ají Amarillo CremaLomo Saltado Loaded Fries with Huancaína SauceCrispy Dosa Chaat BowlMassaman Chicken Loaded FriesMenemen Breakfast TacosMexican-Style Torta de MilanesaRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlMisir Wat with Homemade Niter KibbehJuicy Pork Jhol MomoTandoori Chicken Momo with Mint YoghurtMomo Smash Tacos with Achar MayoShrimp moqueca rice bowl with dendê farofaRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaNasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Dry-Brined Goat Nyama Choma with Charred Pili-Pili and Sukuma WikiNyama Choma Gua Bao with Kachumbari Slaw and Pili-Pili Mayo (Kenyan x Taiwanese)Crispy Ugali Fries with Nyama Choma BitesMumbai Tawa Butter Pav BhajiPav Bhaji Cheesy Pull-Apart BunsPeri-Peri Chicken TacosPhở French Dip SandwichRatatouille Cheese Melt ToastRendang beef tacosRogan Josh Birria-Style TacosRogan Josh Keema Loaded FriesRopa Vieja Loaded TostonesGochujang Pork Belly Tacos with Kimchi SalsaSamosa ToastieChicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesSausage Sizzle Skewers with Smoky Tomato GlazeScallion Pancake QuesadillaTower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumChicken Shawarma TacosCrunchy Rye Smørrebrød Bowl with Jammy EggsMasala Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mint RaitaPork Neck Souvlaki with Homemade Yogurt FlatbreadSouvlaki Loaded FriesSri Lankan Curry Chicken Cheese Toastie with Pol SambolCharcoal Suya with Hand-Toasted Yaji and Tomato RelishSuya Steak Crunch Salad with Peanut-Lime DressingSweet and Sour Pork Tacos with Pineapple SalsaMexican Street-Corn TabboulehCrispy Smash TacosShrimp Tempura Tacos with Lime Sriracha MayoTwice-Cooked Pork Tacos with Pickled Onion

Updated 2026-10-10