Asian Pickled Red Onions Recipe

These Asian pickled red onions are tangy, slightly sweet, and packed full of umami flavor. It is extremely easy to make in under 10 minutes, with just 5 ingredients.

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Prepare the onions.

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Cook the onions.

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Season.

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Let sit.

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