How to Cook Onion - Cooking Times
Root Vegetables
Season: Spring, Autumn
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Thinly slice and soak in water to reduce sharpness. Great for salads
💧 Boil
5-10 min
From cold water
Wedges: 5 min. Whole: 15–20 min
🔥 Stir-fry
3-5 min
Thin slices over medium heat. For caramelized: low heat for 20 min
📡 Microwave
2-4 min
Wedges, 200g at 600W for about 3 min
♨️ Steam
8-15 min
Wedges. Becomes meltingly sweet
Common Mistakes
- Trying to caramelize on high heat and burning — use low heat patiently
- Tearing up while cutting — chill in the fridge before cutting