Sweet and Sour Onions with Cilantro
A simple yet effective marinade made from rice vinegar and sugar gives the onion a delicate, almost sweet flavor. Fresh cilantro complements the composition and makes the onion a versatile appetizer to any grilled meat — from kebab to burger.
- Prep
- 120 min
- Cooking
- 20 min
- Total
- 140 min
- Standard serving
- 65.1 g
Ingredients
Total 6Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
- 2
Step 2
Slice the red onion into thin half-rings or strips.
- 3
Step 3
Finely chop the cilantro.
- 4
Step 4
Mix the chopped onion with cilantro in a bowl.
- 5
Step 5
Dissolve the sugar and salt in water.
- 6
Step 6
Add rice vinegar to water with sugar and salt.
- 7
Step 7
Pour the marinade over the onion with cilantro.
- 8
Step 8
Lightly crush the onion with your hands so it absorbs the marinade better.
- 9
Step 9
Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.
- 10
Step 10
Serve pickled onions with shashlik or other meat dishes.
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