Your simple guide to choosing the proper onion for every instance.
You’ve unpacked your new kitchen, you just made a massive haul at the local farmer’s market, and you’ve got in-laws on the way for dinner. The pressure is real. But now you’re standing there, admiring the myriad of different onions, wondering— what are all of these onions good for and how do I use them properly in my cooking?
We enlisted the expertise of some of our top Nest chefs to bring you the answers to these, ahem, burning questions. Oh, and for all of you chefs and home chefs out there—please, let us know what you think!
Click here to download this guide, print it out, and hang in your pantry or inside a cabinet for quick reference!
WHITE ONION
CRUNCHIEST AND SHARPEST ZING
Use For:
• salsas
• chutneys
• stir-fries
RED ONION
BEST FOR EATING RAW
Use For:
• guacamole
• pickled onions
• salads
• sandwiches
SHALLOT
MILDER AND MORE SUBTLE
Use For:
• vinaigrettes
• garnishes
SWEET ONION
BEST FOR FRYING
Use For:
• onion rings
• gratins
• roasted vegetables
GREEN ONION/SCALLIONS
BEST FOR ZEST
Use For:
• garnishes
• savory baking
YELLOW ONION
BEST ALL-AROUND COOKING ONION
Use For:
• sauces
• soups
• stews
This article was featured in our Spring/Summer 2022 edition of Nest magazine. Follow along here and follow us on Instagram for more expert tips, tricks, and advice for home owners and investors at all levels.