Onions, garlic, ginger and chiles
Substitutes for onion
Onions give sweetness and body when cooked and bite when raw.
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Another onion
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Yellow is the all-rounder; white is sharper and crisper; red is milder raw and adds color; sweet onions are mildest.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Shallots
- How much
- The same amount, chopped
- What changes
- Milder and sweeter, with a hint of garlic. Pricier for big amounts.
- Best in
- Sauces, dressings, sautés.
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Leeks
- How much
- About 1½ times as much, white and light green parts
- How
- Rinse well; grit hides between the layers.
- What changes
- Milder and softer when cooked.
- Best in
- Soups, braises, quiche.
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Onion powder
- How much
- About 1 tsp for a small onion
- What changes
- The flavor without the texture or sweetness of cooked onion.
- Best in
- Soups, meatloaf, dips, rubs.
Simmerbee recipes with onion (104)
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Caramelized French Onion Dip
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic Chunky Guacamole
- Classic Creamy Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Classic Crispy Potato Latkes
- Classic French Onion Soup
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Classic Greek Village Salad
- Classic Grilled Hamburgers
- Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
- Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Classic Homemade Chicken Stock
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Oven-Braised Beef Stew
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Shakshuka
- Classic Stovetop Ratatouille
- Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Coq au Vin with Chicken Thighs
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Ingredient guide: Onions: pick, store and measure