Besides the types of onions people usually eat, in the market there are many other types of onions that many people don’t know about.
Onions are kind of Spice Indispensable in the kitchen when cooking all dishes from meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, beans, mushrooms…
In fact, there are 7 most common types of onions on the market, but not everyone knows. Each type has a different use for different dishes to bring out the highest flavor and nutrition.
Scallion
Green onions are low in calories but rich in vitamin K, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and folate, which are beneficial for health.
This type of onion is used in almost all dishes to the extent that it is indispensable. They are soft, spicy and have the same nutritional value as herbs.
Onion
Onions have a sweet, slightly pungent and slightly bitter taste. Onions are rich in vitamin C, which helps to boost the immune system and improve iron absorption for the body.
And especially rich in flavonoids – plant compounds that have the most health benefits, helping to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases or infections related diseases.
Onions are most suitable for making stir-fried dishes such as stir-fried beef, stir-fried liver…, water dishes such as pho, beef vermicelli, dishes such as chicken salad, onion salad…
Brown onion
Many people often confuse brown onions with onions because of their similar appearance. This is the most common type of onion with a very sharp and pungent taste. They are suitable for most dishes.
Because it contains a large amount of starch, brown onions retain its structure even after a long cooking process such as simmering or stewing. They are very nutritious when combined with boiled, sauteed, braised dishes.
Purple onion
This onion is sweet, soft and spicy enough to be eaten raw. Onions contain many nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, biotin, folic acid, chromium, calcium and fiber that are good for health such as improving heart health, lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, and helping to prevent blood clots.
In addition to their nutritional value, they are also outstanding when used with dishes, so they are very suitable when garnishing with salads. Red onion salt to serve with main dishes to fight boredom or very tasty.
Onion Baro
Baro onions are green, long stems and leaves, twice as big as regular green onions. This type of onion is not commonly sold in the market, but is mainly available in large supermarkets because it is not grown as much as regular green onions.
Baro onions are used like regular green onions. But it has a sweet taste, contains vitamins B, C, E and many minerals, so it is suitable for cooking dishes for children.
Shallots
Shallots are onions that grow in clusters with small stems, similar in appearance but more spicy in taste.
Chives contain many flavonols and polyphenolic compounds, which help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes…
Small, long shallot. They are not used as commonly as onions but are suitable for salting and serving with roast meats, or in salads.
Onion toothpicks
The toothpick onion, also known as the compressed bulb, is white and tiny, which looks very appetizing. Onions are rich in vitamin C, rich in antioxidants, good for eyes, bones and strengthen the immune system.
This type of onion is native to Europe and North America, and in Vietnam, spring onions are grown mainly in the central provinces.
Central people often use onion toothpicks to braise chicken, steam chicken and braise fish because of its rich flavor.
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According to VietNamnet
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