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Chef's Secret: Exquisite Pickled Onion Garnish for Fine Dining
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Chef's Secret: Exquisite Pickled Onion Garnish for Fine Dining
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Chef's Secret: Exquisite Pickled Onion Garnish for Fine Dining

Discover how a professional chef prepares a beautiful and flavorful pickled onion garnish, perfect for elevating any fine dining dish. Learn precision slicing and simple pickling techniques demonstrated by the chef.
#Garnish
#Pickled Onion
#Fine Dining
#Chef Recipe
#Side Dish
#Quick Recipe
#Vegetable
#Plating
Thinly Sliced Red Onion
Thinly Sliced Red Onion

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Fine Dining / Modern European
Korean
Nutrition (per serving)
20
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Preparing the Pickling Liquid
Preparing the Pickling Liquid

Ingredients

  • Red Onion
    (Peeled and thinly sliced)

    1 large

  • White Vinegar

    1 cup
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  • Water

    1 cup

  • Granulated Sugar

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Onions Submerged in Liquid
Onions Submerged in Liquid

Instructions

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  • 1

    Peel and trim the red onion, then slice it very thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Peel and trim the red onion, then slice it very thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
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    For uniform slices, a mandoline slicer is highly recommended. Be careful when using it!
  • 2

    In a small bowl, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
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    Step 2 visual
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    In a small bowl, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
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    You can adjust the sugar and salt quantities to your personal taste preference.
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  • 3

    Place the thinly sliced onions in a clean jar or heatproof container. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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    Place the thinly sliced onions in a clean jar or heatproof container. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
    1m

    Gently press the onions down if needed to ensure they are fully immersed in the liquid.
  • 4

    Allow the onions to marinate at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for a deeper flavor.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Allow the onions to marinate at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for a deeper flavor.
    15m

    The longer the onions marinate, the softer they will become and the more intense their flavor.
  • 5

    Once marinated, drain the excess liquid and artistically plate the pickled onions as a garnish for your fine dining dish.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Once marinated, drain the excess liquid and artistically plate the pickled onions as a garnish for your fine dining dish.
    2m

    Use tweezers for precise placement to achieve a professional plating aesthetic.
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