Asian Pickled Red Onions
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. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, with a vegan option.
Equipment
- 1 x 4-cup size air tight container or jar
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce see notes for vegan option
Optional topping
- Chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Place the red onions in a microwave safe airtight container.
- Add 3 tablespoon water to the onions. Cover the container loosely with a lid. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softer but slightly crunchy (adjust to your preference). For the stovetop method, blanch the onions in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until softer but still crunchy. Drain well and place back in the container.
- Add the rice vinegar, sugar and fish sauce to the onions. Close the lid tightly and shake well.
- Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
Notes
Asian pickled red onions can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.
To make this vegan, switch out the fish sauce to 1 ½ tablespoon tamari soy sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 237mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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