Sweet and Sour Pickled Onions
Super Easy Pickled Onions: A Refreshing Condiment That’s Always a Must-Have
Feeling uninspired by meals or need a bright counterpoint to rich dishes? These sweet and sour pickled onions are the perfect solution! You can enjoy them after just one day of marinating, making them a quick and delicious addition to any meal. Get ready to elevate your side dishes!
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium onions
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (for a touch of heat)
Pickling Brine
- 200ml soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 300ml water
- 150ml rice vinegar (for bright acidity)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness)
- 200ml soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 300ml water
- 150ml rice vinegar (for bright acidity)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Sterilize a glass jar by boiling it in water and ensure it’s completely dry. This step is crucial for preserving the freshness of your pickled onions.
Step 2
Peel and wash the onions, then pat them dry. Slice the onions into bite-sized pieces. For this recipe, we’ll cut each onion into quarters and then slice each quarter into thinner wedges, creating about 8 pieces per onion. This shape helps them absorb the brine beautifully. Prepare the Korean green chili peppers by removing the stems and thinly slicing them.
Step 3
Place the sliced onions and chili peppers into the sterilized glass jar.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the flavorful pickling brine. In a saucepan, combine 200ml soy sauce, 300ml water, 150ml rice vinegar, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once it boils, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 5
Pour the slightly cooled brine over the onions and chili peppers in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let the jar cool down to room temperature. Once it’s no longer warm, cover tightly with the lid and refrigerate.
Step 6
Your delicious pickled onions will be ready to enjoy after just one day in the refrigerator! They are best served chilled. For an even deeper flavor, you can let them marinate for 2-3 days. Enjoy the crisp, sweet, and tangy taste!
