By Smriti Dey
January 25, 2024
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Love cooking but hate throwing out peels without any use? Did you know that you can use onion and garlic peels for various uses. From seasoning to preparing a great broth, learn more about scrappy cooking, where nothing goes to waste. Keep reading to know more!
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Onion and garlic peels can add subtle flavour to broths and stocks. Try adding them for a hint of garlic and onion.
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Save onion and garlic peels to infuse oils, vinegar, or salt. It is less strong but very delicious!
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Onion skins can be a natural dye for soups and stews. Use red onion peels to get a sweet colour.
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Onion and garlic peels are excellent additions if you have a compost bin. You can add them directly to your kitchen garden, too.
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Onion skin tea is rich in antioxidants. You can boil onion peels in water and add some honey for some quick tea.
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Dried peels can be made into sachets, and their natural fragrance can act as a moth repeller. It does not leave a stink but is strong enough to keep moths away.
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Dry onion and garlic peels can make for excellent fire starters. It catches fire instantly.
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