Peruvian pickled red onions

Pickle It Up With These Crunchy Onions

By Shireen Jamooji

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If you're addicted to crunch, these quick pickled onions are the ideal side with any meal. And the best part is they don't need a lot of time to sit to be perfect!

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Ingredients

1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced ½ cup water ¼ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or additional white vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

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Step 1

Thinly slice the onions and pack them in a jar. Combine the water, both vinegars, maple syrup, salt, and pepper flakes, bring them to a simmer and them pour it over the onions.

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Step 2

Push the onions down with a spoon to pop the air bubbles and ensure they're completely covered. Then let it cool before refrigerating.

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