Sweet and Tangy Crunchy Pickled Onions
How to Make Delicious Pickled Onions Without Cooking (5-Minute Recipe)
The perfect side dish for summer! Let’s make quick and easy pickled onions that will tantalize your taste buds. Great with grilled meats too.
Key Ingredients
- 5 onions
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 green chili peppers (or chilies of your choice)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make incredibly delicious pickled onions that are even better than a typical rice thief! They are wonderfully crunchy and savory on their own as a side dish, and they pair fantastically with meat. I’ll show you a super simple, golden recipe for making pickled onions without any cooking!
Step 2
First, let’s double-check the ingredients needed for this recipe. Prepare 5 onions, 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of vinegar, 1 cup of water, and 4 green chilies for a touch of spice. These measurements are based on a standard measuring cup, and you can adjust the ratio of soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar to your preference.
Step 3
Now, let’s start preparing the onions. Peel the onions and cut them into bite-sized pieces (usually quarters or sixths). Cutting them slightly thicker than paper-thin will give you a better texture. Wash the green chilies thoroughly under running water. Removing the seeds will make them less spicy.
Step 4
Once the chilies are prepped, it’s time to make the key marinade that defines the flavor of your pickles. Prepare the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water in a 1:1:1:1 ratio. For example, if you use 1 cup of soy sauce, add 1 cup each of sugar, vinegar, and water. Getting this ratio right is crucial for a successful pickle flavor.
Step 5
Place the prepared onions and green chilies into a storage container (a glass jar or airtight container is recommended). There’s no specific order, so you can pack them in as you like. Then, pour in the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water mixture prepared according to the ratio. Stir well with a spatula or spoon to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined. It’s best to stir until the sugar is dissolved. While it will dissolve naturally over time, stirring it in initially helps the flavors meld better.
Step 6
And there you have it! Our quick and easy pickled onion recipe, made without any cooking, is complete! Refrigerate it for about a day, and the flavors will meld beautifully, making them even more delicious. Enjoy your meal with these crunchy, sweet, tangy, and savory pickled onions!
